PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 920 p4p, 2378 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 135 p4p, 301 weight class). Averescu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Dan Averescu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Averescu

180 cm
24
187
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
34
185
16 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bondi MMA

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 Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Averescu.
Averescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Averescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Averescu backpedaling.

It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Averescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Averescu avoids it well.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson slips a jab from Averescu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
Averescu throws a counter combo.
Averescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Averescu unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a right hand that Averescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Averescu also avoids with ease.
Averescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Averescu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Averescu circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Averescu scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
A shot to the liver by Averescu. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Averescu moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Averescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Averescu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Averescu lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Averescu's body. Averescu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Averescu misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Averescu's defenses.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Averescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Averescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averescu cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anderson shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Averescu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averescu's head backwards.
Anderson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Averescu avoids a kick to the body.
Averescu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Averescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Averescu misses.
As Averescu looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Dan Averescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Averescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Averescu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Averescu slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Averescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Averescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a left to the body.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Averescu cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Averescu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Averescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a jab when Averescu was well out of range.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Averescu backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing.
Averescu is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Averescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Averescu.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Averescu misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
As Averescu looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Averescu just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Averescu stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Averescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Averescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Averescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Averescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averescu misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Averescu finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Anderson takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a takedown
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Averescu looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Averescu ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Averescu tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Averescu circles away.
Anderson slips a straight right by Averescu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson cracks Averescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Averescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Averescu counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Averescu.
Averescu lands the left hand.
Averescu throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Averescu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Averescu throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Averescu's head back.
Anderson stuns Averescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Averescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Averescu does no damage.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Averescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Averescu checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Averescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson slips under a jab from Averescu.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Averescu swinging wildly here.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Averescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Averescu thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Averescu.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Averescu lands a two punch combo.
Averescu misses with a straight right.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Averescu.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Averescu avoids nicely.
Anderson tries to work over Averescu's front leg with a kick but Averescu checks it.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Averescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Averescu throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dan Averescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Averescu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson shoots in but Averescu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averescu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Averescu slips a straight right by Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averescu! But no joy.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Averescu ducks down to avoid it.
Averescu scores with a jab.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Averescu dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Averescu under the eye.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Averescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Averescu misses.
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to bum rush Averescu with a series of wild strikes but Averescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Averescu misses with a looping right.
Anderson jabs Averescu right on the nose. Averescu blinks but takes it well.
Averescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Averescu cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Averescu misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Averescu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Averescu.

Averescu is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Averescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Averescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Averescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Averescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Averescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Averescu avoids them all with ease.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Averescu.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brownie Anderson.
Well Averescu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Dan Averescu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.