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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Novoselic (ranked 632 p4p, 100 weight class) and Drei Silker (ranked 846 p4p, 134 weight class). Novoselic comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - Alice in Chains. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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174 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Novoselic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drei Silker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Silker as he connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Novoselic, right into the meat.
Silker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silker throws a front kick aimed at Novoselic's knee but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silker lands with a slapping head kick.
Silker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Novoselic's calf.
Silker misses with a body punch
and Novoselic counters with a good low kick that Silker was not able to check.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silker thinking.
Silker cracks a nice hook into Novoselic's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic takes a swing at Silker's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silker moves away.
Silker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silker connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Silker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silker tries to land a front kick but Novoselic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic backing away here, and Silker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Silker tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silker.
Silker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novoselic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Silker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been informed that Silker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silker throws a leg kick but Novoselic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Silker moved away.
Silker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Novoselic blocks it well.
Silker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Silker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silker wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Silker blocks a leg kick.
Silker thumps Novoselic with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range and Silker settles back down.
Silker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Silker throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Silker.
Silker is looking to slow Novoselic down with leg kicks.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Silker throws a head kick that misses.
Silker misses with a low kick.
Silker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic checks a low kick from Silker.
Silker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Silker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Silker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novoselic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Novoselic checks the leg kick.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Novoselic blocks the low kick.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Silker ducks down to avoid it.
Silker feints a counter leg kick.
Silker looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Silker misses with a body kick.
Novoselic jabs Silker right on the nose. Silker blinks but takes it well.
Silker lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novoselic circles away quickly and effectively.
Silker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Silker avoids it.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Silker unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silker.
Novoselic throws a body punch but Silker moves out of range.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Silker slaps the foot to one side.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Silker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silker in his tracks.
Silker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silker lands a front kick.
Novoselic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Silker misses.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Silker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silker.
Drei Silker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silker moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.
Silker is looking to land body kicks.
Silker tries to close the distance and clinch but Novoselic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novoselic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silker.
Silker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novoselic throws out the jab.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Silker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silker.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Silker moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic walks into a stiff left hand from Silker.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Drei Silker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic lands a lovely overhand right.
Silker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Silker.
Silker moves out of range of the strikes.
Silker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Novoselic if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silker misses with a wild body shot.
Silker looks to land a body kick but Novoselic moved away.
Novoselic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Silker ducks down to avoid it.
As Novoselic backs off Silker throws a huge counter combo but Novoselic manages to avoid it all.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Silker.
Silker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Novoselic is looking to chop away at Silker's legs.
Despite the aggression on Silker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silker avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Silker slips under a jab.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Silker.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silker moves away.
Nice body punch from Silker.
Novoselic throws a nice looking combination but Silker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Novoselic.
Silker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Novoselic on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Silker thuds his right hand into Novoselic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silker thuds his shin into the meat of Novoselic's side.
Silker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silker throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Novoselic blocks a leg kick.
And Novoselic counters with a quick kick to the body but Silker blocks it.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick.
Novoselic lunges at Silker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silker's hand.
Silker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Silker misses
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silker. Silker obviously looking to wear him down.
Silker slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Silker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Novoselic's calf.
Silker throws a series of punches but Novoselic avoids them all with ease.
Silker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's front leg with a kick but Silker checks it.
A lazy body kick from Silker
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick.
Silker misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Novoselic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silker throws a lazy body kick
and Novoselic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silker scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Silker misses its intended target.
Novoselic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novoselic swings widly with a right hand
and Silker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Silker.
Silker throws a leg kick that misses.
Novoselic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Novoselic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silker.
Silker checks a low kick from Novoselic.
Silker takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Silker is just out of range.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silker lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silker walks into a straight right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. Silker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Novoselic dodges the punch combination from Silker.
Silker jabs at Novoselic's body.
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's front leg with a kick but Silker checks it.
Silker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses
and Silker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic moves out of range of the body kick from Silker.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Silker moves away and avoids it.
Silker tries to land a front kick but Novoselic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Novoselic throws an overhand right that lands on Silker's shoulder, as Silker tries to avoid the shot.
Silker throws a leg kick
and Novoselic counters with a body kick that stops Silker in his tracks momentarily.
Novoselic scores with a sloppy right hand. Silker should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Drei Silker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Silker is out of range.
Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silker.
Silker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novoselic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novoselic tries to counter by clinching up but Silker breaks away and moves out of range.
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Silker's leg. Silker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Silker.
Silker throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silker!
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Silker ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silker.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Silker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Novoselic's head.
Silker misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Silker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silker 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 Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Novoselic digs a good body shot into Silker's ribs.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses.
And Silker tries to counter it with a takedown but Novoselic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Silker misses.
Nice cross by Novoselic.
Silker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silker misses with a body shot.
Novoselic is looking to counter punch.
Silker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Silker is just out of range.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Silker.
Novoselic slips a jab from Silker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silker pushes Novoselic away with a front kick.
Silker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Novoselic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silker blocks a head kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a body kick.
Novoselic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novoselic cracks Silker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Silker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silker in his tracks.
Novoselic is looking to score with low kicks.
Novoselic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silker throws out the jab.
Silker connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silker throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Silker throws a head kick that Novoselic semi-blocks.
Silker throws a sloppy head kick and Novoselic moves out of range easily.
As Silker backs away, Novoselic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Silker.
Silker tries a low kick but Novoselic avoids it.
Novoselic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silker avoids a kick to the body.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
Novoselic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Novoselic wants to slow Silker down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silker.
Silker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novoselic.
Silker throws a push kick but Novoselic slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silker manages to avoid it.
A jab from Silker misses.
A jab lands there for Novoselic.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silker duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Silker sees coming a mile off.
And Silker tries to counter it with a takedown but Novoselic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Novoselic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silker.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Silker throws a jab but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Silker slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Silker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Novoselic lands with a nice combination. Silker backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Silker tenderised Novoselic's leg. Novoselic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novoselic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silker throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Novoselic throws a head kick but Silker moves out of range.
Silker loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Novoselic connects with a right hand. Silker shakes it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Silker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Silker.
A good leg kick by Silker.
Novoselic tries to land a leg kick but Silker saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silker misses with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silker 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 Novoselic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Novoselic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novoselic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silker momentarily.
Silker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Silker.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silker throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Silker misses with a low kick.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Silker manages to avoid it.
Silker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silker scrambles back to his feet.
Silker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Silker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silker swings widly with a right hand
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silker throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Silker.
Silker tries to score with a low kick but Novoselic moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silker throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut
and Silker counters with a low kick, right behind Novoselic 's knee.
Silker moves away from the strike by Novoselic.
Silker misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Silker throws a body shot but no joy.
Silker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silker tries a head kick but it misses.
Silker throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
Silker misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Novoselic 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 Silker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silker takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Silker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic takes one to the chin there.
Silker avoids a kick to the body.
Silker avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic throws the left hand but Silker avoids the punch easily.
Silker scores with a push kick.
Novoselic connects with a solid leg kick.
Silker lands a head kick. Novoselic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silker is looking to chop away at Novoselic's legs.
Novoselic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silker just manages to avoid it.
Silker scores with a jab to the body.
Silker feints a jab promting Novoselic to slip. Silker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Novoselic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silker delivers a nice body kick.
Silker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silker lands a nice hook to Novoselic's body. Novoselic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Novoselic connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Silker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silker.
Silker connects with a high kick.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
Silker throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
Silker tries to land a leg kick but Novoselic saw it coming and moves away.
Novoselic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Silker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Silker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silker works over Novoselic's head and body with a nice combination.
Silker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Silker feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses
and Silker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silker looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Silker loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Drei Silker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silker.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silker ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Silker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Novoselic.
Silker misses with a low kick.
Novoselic cracks Silker with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novoselic thumps Silker with a low kick.
Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Silker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic moves out of range as Silker throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses the jab.
It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silker throws a body shot but no joy.
Silker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Novoselic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novoselic has a couple of punches blocked by Silker.
Novoselic misses with the head strike.
Silker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
Silker digs a right hand underneath Novoselic's ribcage. Novoselic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silker struggles to land a body shot inside as Novoselic controls his hands.
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Silker fails to land.
Silker tries to throw a body punch but Novoselic avoids it by throwing Silker back against the cage.
Silker prevents a body shot from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silker.
Novoselic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Silker misses with a body punch.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silker misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silker throws a head punch that misses.
Silker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
Silker lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silker working aggressively here.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Novoselic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silker.
Silker can't find room to land a body shot as Novoselic controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Silker fails to land.
Silker has a couple of punches blocked by Novoselic.
Silker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Silker lands an uppercut.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silker throws a punch but it's blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Novoselic tries to work over Silker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novoselic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Novoselic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside.
Silker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novoselic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks an uppercut.
Novoselic lands an elbow inside that Silker shrugs off.
Novoselic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silker backwards.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
Silker pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
Novoselic scores with a shoulder strike.
Alex Novoselic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silker lands a nice uppercut.
Drei Silker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drei Silker!
Drei Silker is the new welterweight champion!
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