|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Per�l� (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
32
174 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
|
182 cm
31
175 lbs
29 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Hyde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Per�l�!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Per�l� swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Per�l� takes one to the side of the head.
Per�l� scores with a jab.
Per�l� throws a solid leg kick but Hyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Per�l�.
Hyde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyde checks a leg kick.
Hyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Per�l� on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hyde misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Per�l� tries to counter it with a takedown but Hyde pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hyde throws a low kick but Per�l� avoids it.
Hyde throws a front kick aimed at Per�l�'s knee but Per�l� avoids it well.
Per�l� feints a counter leg kick.
Hyde takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyde fires out a quick counter leg kick but Per�l� just manages to avoid it.
Per�l� throws a leg kick but Hyde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Per�l� swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Hyde
and Per�l� makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Taisto Per�l� has been cut.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Per�l� motions for Hyde to come forward. Per�l� throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hyde jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Per�l� takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hyde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hyde gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Per�l� connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Per�l� throws a body punch but Hyde moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Per�l� lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
Per�l� digs a good body shot into Hyde's ribs.
Per�l� checks a low kick from Hyde.
Per�l� uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Per�l� checks the leg kick nicely there.
Per�l� throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Hyde misses the shot to the body.
Per�l� replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hyde blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Per�l� looks for the body kick but Hyde saw that one coming.
Per�l� just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� walks into a left hand.
Hyde lands with a good body shot.
Per�l� scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyde lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Per�l�.
A nice leg kick lands there from Per�l�.
A cross from Hyde lands.
Per�l� throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Per�l� misses the jab.
Per�l� scores with a hook.
Per�l� lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Per�l� tenderised Hyde's leg. Hyde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Per�l� takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab by Per�l�.
Per�l� jabs Hyde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Per�l� does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body punch from Per�l�.
Hyde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Per�l� stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tito Hyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Per�l� avoids the body shot from Hyde.
Hyde misses with a shot to the body
and Per�l� makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde swings for the body but Per�l� moves out of range.
Hyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Per�l� checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Per�l� throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hyde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Per�l� uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyde.
Hyde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Per�l� has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Per�l� avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a looping overhand right but Per�l� ducks down to avoid it.
Hyde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hyde loads up on a big right hand but Per�l� slips the punch.
Hyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Per�l� was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Per�l� scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hyde blocks the leg kick.
Hyde checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Hyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Per�l�.
Hyde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyde looks to throw the jab but Per�l� is out of range.
Per�l� on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyde misses with a double jab
and Per�l� counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Per�l� lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Per�l� takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Tito Hyde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Per�l� there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Per�l� lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Per�l� closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hyde circles away.
Per�l� lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hyde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hyde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Per�l� has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hyde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Per�l�.
Per�l� misses with an uppercut
enabling Hyde to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Taisto Per�l�'s cut even more.
Hyde drops his hands momentarily and Per�l� takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Per�l� lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyde off the cage and back into range.
Hyde misses with a body punch
and Per�l� counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Per�l� ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Per�l� throws a shot from downtown. Hyde moves away and avoids it.
Per�l� listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Per�l� misses.
Hyde connects with a body shot that sends Per�l�'s belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde takes a swing at Per�l�'s ribcage but misses.
Per�l� throws an overhand right that lands on Hyde's shoulder, as Hyde tries to avoid the shot.
Per�l� scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Per�l� throws a low kick but Hyde moves out of range easily.
A big left from Per�l� misses.
Hyde checks a leg kick.
Hyde defending well as Per�l� loads up on a big left hand.
Hyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Per�l� moves out of range of the body kick.
Per�l� fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Per�l� fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyde manages to avoid it.
Taisto Per�l� seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyde checks a low kick from Per�l�.
Per�l� checks a leg kick.
Hyde thuds a left hand into Per�l�'s body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Per�l� tenderised Hyde's leg. Hyde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Per�l� looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hyde misses with a kick to the body.
Hyde throws a head kick but Per�l� moves out of range.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Per�l� moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Per�l� counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Per�l� takes one on the button.
Hyde throws a nice looking combination but Per�l� bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyde on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Per�l� scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Per�l� loads up on a big right hand but Hyde slips the punch.
Per�l� keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Per�l� scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Per�l� moves away.
Per�l� avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Hyde takes one to the side of the head.
Per�l� clobbers Hyde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Per�l� takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Per�l� connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hyde lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Per�l� takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Per�l� lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde avoids the body shot from Per�l�.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde lands a nice hook to Per�l�'s body. Per�l� takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hyde misses with a body kick.
Hyde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Per�l�'s hands.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Per�l� moves out of range easily.
Per�l� scores with a hook to the body. Hyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hyde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Per�l�.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hyde fakes the leg kick and cracks Per�l� in the body.
Hyde dips to his left and cracks Per�l� with an uppercut!
Per�l� walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hyde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde throws the left hand but Per�l� avoids the punch easily.
Per�l� checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hyde lands a body shot.
Per�l� throws a leg kick but Hyde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tito Hyde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Per�l� is looking to slow Hyde down with leg kicks.
Hyde walks into a stiff left hand from Per�l�.
Hyde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Per�l� moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde looks to land a combination but Per�l� avoids it well.
Hyde swings for the body but Per�l� moves out of range.
Hyde is looking to wear down Per�l� with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Per�l� looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyde throws a lazy right hand but Per�l� sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Per�l� looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde tests Per�l�'s chin there with a solid looking shot.
Per�l� tried to score with a low kick but Hyde checks it.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Per�l�.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Per�l� on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Per�l� lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hyde thumps Per�l� with a low kick.
A jab from Per�l� does it's job there.
Per�l� is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Per�l� lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Per�l� throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hyde on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Per�l� scores with a takedown into Hyde's guard.
Per�l� not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom.
Hyde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hyde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Per�l� preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hyde is on top in guard.
Hyde looking to sit in guard and control but Per�l� gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde keeping moving, preventing Per�l� from controlling successfully.
Per�l� stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hyde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Per�l� is one step ahead there.
Hyde trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Per�l� trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Per�l� trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hyde looking to control.
Hyde pulls Per�l� in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tito Hyde did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'s cut.
That's time! Hyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Per�l� blocks the body kick.
Per�l� looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Per�l� misses the shot to the body.
Hyde misses with a combination
letting Per�l� counter with a right hand.
Per�l� showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyde.
Per�l� throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Per�l� misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Per�l� counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hyde ducks right into an uppercut from Per�l�.
Hyde misses with a left hand
and Per�l� counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Per�l� connects with a leg kick. Hyde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Per�l� pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Per�l� slams his shin into Hyde's torso.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Per�l� looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Per�l� tests Hyde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Per�l� darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Per�l� catches Hyde right on the button with a cross.
Per�l� throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hyde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Per�l�! But no joy.
Per�l� lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyde's head.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses
and Per�l� cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� throws a shot to the body.
Per�l� waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyde.
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!
Hyde scores with a nice body kick.
Per�l� lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyde looks to throw a body kick
and Per�l� counters with a solid body kick.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Per�l�.
Hyde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Per�l� uses good head movement to avoid it.
Per�l� cracks a nice hook into Hyde's ribs.
Hyde drops his hands momentarily and Per�l� takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Per�l�.
Per�l� pushes Hyde away with a front kick.
Per�l� moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Per�l� scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Per�l�.
Per�l� throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Per�l�.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Per�l� blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Per�l� takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Per�l� looks to land a right hand but Hyde moved out of range.
Hyde is looking to slow Per�l� down with leg kicks.
Per�l� throws a wild body kick that Hyde sees coming a mile off.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Per�l� moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Per�l�. Hyde shrugs it off though.
Hyde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Per�l� counters with a stiff right hand.
Per�l� moves out of range as Hyde strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Per�l� - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Per�l� was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Per�l� connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyde walks into a jab.
Hyde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hyde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses.
Per�l� takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Per�l� throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hyde throws the kick towards the body but Per�l� avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Per�l� dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Per�l�'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hyde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyde blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Hyde tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Per�l� was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Per�l� makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Per�l� lands with a slapping head kick.
Per�l� lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Per�l� scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hyde lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde digs a good body shot into Per�l�'s ribs.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Per�l� counters with a body kick.
Hyde cracks Per�l� with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Per�l� finds it's way round the side to connect with Hyde's head.
Hyde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hyde motions for Per�l� to come forward. Hyde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Per�l� on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Per�l�.
Per�l� will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Hyde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Per�l� cracks Hyde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hyde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyde. Per�l� shrugs it off though.
Per�l� is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Per�l� throws a push kick but Hyde slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Hyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Per�l�.
Hyde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hyde scores with a jab to the body.
Hyde misses with a jab to the body
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taisto Per�l� has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Hyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Per�l� keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Per�l� throws a shot from downtown. Hyde moves away and avoids it.
Per�l� connects with the punch.
Per�l� connects with an inside leg kick.
Per�l� avoids a kick to the body.
Hyde jabs Per�l� to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hyde throws a head kick that Per�l� semi-blocks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Per�l�.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Per�l� lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hyde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hyde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hyde scores with a one two! Per�l� had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Per�l� does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Per�l� is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Per�l� avoids a kick to the body.
Hyde moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hyde's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hyde throws a body punch but Per�l� moves out of range.
Hyde throws a head kick that half lands.
Per�l� tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Per�l�.
Hyde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Per�l� lunges at Hyde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hyde's hand.
Hyde is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Hyde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Hyde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Per�l� sends Hyde crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Per�l� is motioning to the referee to let Hyde up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Per�l� moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hyde.
Per�l� has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Per�l� there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyde.
Per�l� wants to land a leg kick but Hyde is out of range.
Hyde seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Hyde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Per�l� blocks the low kick.
Per�l� punishes Hyde's body with a nice straight punch.
Hyde lunges at Per�l� with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Per�l�'s hand.
Per�l� will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Per�l� takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Per�l� fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyde manages to avoid it.
Per�l� looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
Per�l�'s jab looks to have found its range, popping Hyde under the eye.
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 Tito Hyde.
I think Hyde 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tito Hyde!
Tito Hyde is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tito Hyde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Taisto Per�l� stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great to try fight, when you are rottening more than 39 yo Renato.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
76% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
