PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Fauteux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Greek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Greek
vs
Fauteux

177 cm
19
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Greek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Fauteux!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Greek or perhaps it was just good defense by Fauteux which made him look bad.
Greek lands a high kick!

It looks like Jake Fauteux has been cut.
Fauteux throws a lazy right hand but Greek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Fauteux.
Fauteux stuffs the takedown.
Fauteux throws a big shot that misses.
Greek avoids the body shot from Fauteux.
Greek throws a right hand that Fauteux ducks under and follows up with a left that Fauteux also avoids with ease.
Greek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Greek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Fauteux as Greek shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Greek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fauteux misses with a straight right.
Fauteux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fauteux.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fauteux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fauteux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fauteux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greek momentarily.
Greek tries to clinch but Fauteux moves out of range.
Fauteux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fauteux throws a series of punches but Greek moves out of range.
Fauteux wants to clinch.
Greek misses with a takedown attempt - Fauteux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauteux throws a jab when Greek was well out of range.
Greek throws out a powerful jab.
The Greek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Greek has closed the distance and engaged Fauteux in a clinch.
Greek misses with a punch on the inside.
Fauteux blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Fauteux.
Nice body punch from Greek - that landed with a thud.
Greek swings wildly with an uppercut but Fauteux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fauteux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
Greek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fauteux.
Greek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greek lands a right hand.
Come on Fauteux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Greek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greek lands a shot to the body.
Fauteux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greeks head.
Greek gets underhooks to prevent Fauteux's takedown attempt.

Fauteux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fauteux has time to react.
Fauteux tries to clinch but Greek moves out of range.
Greek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greek catches Fauteux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fauteux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greek moves away.
Fauteux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fauteux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fauteux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greek throws a head kick that misses.
Greek cracks Fauteux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fauteux has closed the distance and engaged Greek in a clinch.
Fauteux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greek prevents the takedown attempt.
Fauteux prevents a body shot from Greek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux tries to stall but Greek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fauteux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fauteux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greek.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Greek scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greek as Fauteux tries to tie him up.
Greek is working Fauteux over against the cage.
Fauteux looks gassed!
Fauteux has had enough of the clinch but Greek keeps him there for the moment.
Greek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greek misses with some punches.
Greek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greek misses with the head strike.
Fauteux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Fauteux breaks the clinch.
Greek slips under a jab.
Greek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Fauteux misses its intended target.
Fauteux stuns Greek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greek punishes Fauteux's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fauteux lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greek fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greek.
Greek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Fauteux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Fauteux had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Greek is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fauteux Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Greek's back instead.
Greek really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Fauteux's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fauteux is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Greek is defending well though. Fauteux let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fauteux looking to hold on to the position here but Greek rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Greek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Fauteux'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.

Greek lands a jab-cross combination.
Greek shoots for a double leg takedown but Fauteux sprawls well. He's pushed Greek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Greek instigates a clinch.
Fauteux tries to score a body lock takedown but Greek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fauteux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fauteux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fauteux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greek swinging wilding here.
Greek lands with a slapping head kick.

Fauteux gets caught flat footed, as Greek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fauteux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Greek working some strikes from top position.
Fauteux wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauteux working a defensive guard here.

Fauteux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fauteux is breathing heavily.
Greek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greek wants to control from the top but Fauteux keeps moving.

Fauteux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fauteux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Fauteux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fauteux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greek is one step ahead there.
Fauteux keeping moving, preventing Greek from controlling successfully.

Fauteux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fauteux has his foot on Greek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greek works his way back into a safe position though.
Greek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greek wants to control from the top but Fauteux keeps moving.
Fauteux trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fauteux swings away with a body shot that misses

and Greek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greek wants to pass the guard but Fauteux is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux trying to control here.
Fauteux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fauteux is looking to control Greek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fauteux avoid being mounted?
Greek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fauteux lands with an uppercut that bounces Greek off the cage and back into rage.
Greek misses with a double jab
and Fauteux counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Greek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Fauteux's cut.
That's time! Greek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fauteux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fauteux tries to clinch up.

Greek forces Fauteux back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Fauteux.
Greek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fauteux lands a knee to the body.
Greek stalling in the clinch but Fauteux improves position.
Greek takes a shot to the head.
Greek tries to throw a body punch but Fauteux avoids it by throwing Greek back against the cage.
Greek misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fauteux.
Still in the clinch, Fauteux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fauteux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fauteux is trying to stall.
Greek throws a punch but it's blocked by Fauteux.
Fauteux pushes Greek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fauteux can't get the takedown.
Fauteux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fauteux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fauteux prevents a body shot from Greek.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Greek lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fauteux blocks an uppercut.
Greek swings wildly with an uppercut but Fauteux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greek lands with a right to the head.
Greek lands a nice uppercut.
Fauteux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
Greek working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fauteux.
Fauteux lands a nice knee to the body.
Fauteux misses with some punches.
Greek tries to throw a body punch but Fauteux avoids it by throwing Greek back against the cage.
Greek lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fauteux.
Greek trying to stall but Fauteux improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greek.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fauteux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fauteux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Greek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fauteux is working Greek over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fauteux has clasped his hands together around Greek's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Greek is trying to control Fauteux's posture but Fauteux avoids it.

Fauteux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Fauteux tries for a kimura but Greek is defending well.
Greek tries to bench press Fauteux off him but Fauteux keeps the position.

Fauteux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Greek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Fauteux swings around for an armbar but Greek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fauteux's guard.

Fauteux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greek content to stall in guard here.

Fauteux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greek passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fauteux being controlled for a moment.
Greek working the head with strikes.
Fauteux is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Greek is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Greek lands a heavy elbow.
Fauteux is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Greek connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jake Fauteux just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jake Fauteux's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fauteux has closed the distance and engaged Greek in a clinch.
Fauteux blocks a body shot from Greek.
Fauteux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fauteux lands with a light punch inside.
Greek slowing the pace effectively.
Greek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greek blocks an elbow strike.
Greek throws a punch but it's blocked by Fauteux.
Fauteux gets through Greek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Fauteux - that landed with a thud.
Fauteux has had enough of the clinch but Greek keeps him there for the moment.
Greek throws a punch but it's blocked by Fauteux.
Fauteux is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
Fauteux lands with a short shot to the head.
Fauteux lands with a left to the head.
Greek stops a takedown attempt from Fauteux.
Fauteux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greek tries to throw a body punch but Fauteux avoids it by throwing Greek back against the cage.
Greek is leaning against Fauteux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fauteux or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fauteux lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauteux missing with knees to the body.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.
Greek lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Greek.
Greek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greek misses with the head strike.
Fauteux takes a shot to the head.
Fauteux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greek or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Greek.
Greek lands a body punch.
Greek is stalling here.
Greek gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A hook to the body from Greek.
Fauteux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fauteux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greek prevents it.
Fauteux swings wildly with an uppercut but Greek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Greek.
Fauteux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fauteux looking to throw knees to the head but Greek is blocking nicely.
Greek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fauteux backwards.
Greek lands a body punch.
Greek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fauteux or not.
Fauteux takes a shot to the head.
Greek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fauteux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greek throws a punch but it's blocked by Fauteux.
Fauteux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
Greek tries a body shot but Fauteux blocks it.
Greek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fauteux landing knees to the head.
Greek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greek letting Fauteux take a breather here.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fauteux swings wildly with an uppercut but Greek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Greek.
A nice left hand lands by Fauteux.
Greek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fauteuxs head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauteux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fauteux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fauteux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Greek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greek tries to score a body lock takedown but Fauteux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Fauteux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fauteux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
Fauteux tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Greek.
Fauteux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fauteux.
Fauteux taking a breather.
Fauteux tries for a takedown but Greek manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fauteux.
Greek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greek has a couple of punches blocked by Fauteux.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
Fauteux lands a nice elbow.
Greek can't find room to land a body shot as Fauteux controls the action.
Fauteux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fauteux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greek lands with a left to the head.
Fauteux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Fauteux.
Greek scores with a hook to the body.

Fauteux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fauteux scores with a jab to the body.

Greek tries to keep at a distance but Fauteux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greek is trying to stall.
Greek can't find room to land a body shot as Fauteux controls the action.
Fauteux blocks a body shot from Greek.
Fauteux lands an elbow inside that Greek shrugs off.
Greek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fauteux tries to stall but Greek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fauteux backwards.
Greek misses with a punch to the body.
Greek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fauteux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fauteux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greek prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that The Greek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Fauteux's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Greek lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Fauteux.
Horrible takedown by Greek or perhaps it was just good defense by Fauteux which made him look bad.
Greek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Greek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Greek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greek being controlled against the cage.
Fauteux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Fauteux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greek misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Greek.
Greek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fauteux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fauteux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greek is working for takedown but Fauteux is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Greek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fauteux scores with a shot to the side of Greek's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauteux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fauteux scores with a shoulder strike.
Greek throws a head punch that misses.
Fauteux is leaning against Greek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fauteux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fauteux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greek is trying to maintain a safe position but Fauteux gets an underhook and turns Greek into the cage.
Fauteux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
Fauteux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fauteux lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fauteux lands a hook that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fauteux.

Fauteux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fauteux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fauteux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fauteux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greek at a distance.
Fauteux moves in looking to clinch but Greek pushes him off.
Greek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fauteux throws a nice looking combination but Greek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greek has a takedown stuffed.
Fauteux scores with a decent looking hook.

Greek tries to keep at a distance but Fauteux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fauteux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fauteux lands an elbow inside.
Greek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fauteux is leaning against Greek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Fauteux.
Fauteux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greek backwards.
Greek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fauteux lands an elbow inside that Greek shrugs off.
Fauteux lands an elbow inside that Greek shrugs off.
Fauteux stalling against the cage.
Greek misses with some punches.
Greek throws a head punch that misses.
Greek looking to slow down the pace here.
Fauteux pushes Greek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Greek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fauteux is looking to break free of the clinch but Greek has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greek lands a nice shot to the body.
The Greek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fauteux works on Greek's body with a couple of short punches.
Fauteux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Greek.
Fauteux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fauteux misses with a knee strike.
Fauteux misses with some punches.
Fauteux throws a punch but it's blocked by Greek.
Greek misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fauteux.
Fauteux presses Greek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fauteux cracks Greek with a nice body shot.
Fauteux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greek.
Greek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fauteux lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fauteux.
Fauteux is leaning against Greek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greek lands a shoulder strike.
Fauteux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fauteux blocking some punches.
Greek misses with some punches.
Greek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Greek fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greek.
Jake Fauteux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fauteux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Fauteux manages to break the clinch.
Greek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Greek.
Greek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fauteux.
Greek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Fauteux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Greek!
The Greek retains his welterweight title!