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(Light-Heavyweight) Willie "the Welder" Aberforth and Matthew Franklin fought to a majority decision draw: 114-114, 115-114, 114-114.

Match Friday, January 08, 2016

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 129 pounds (59 kilograms) is Willie "the Welder" Aberforth!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Matthew Franklin!!

The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.

ROUND 1

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Franklin throws a flurry of punches to the nose, but The Welder steps aside and laughs.
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-Franklin tries to land a flurry of punches to the temple, but goes wide.
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-Franklin launches a volley of punches to the jaw, but The Welder ducks just in time.
-Franklin paws a barrage of punches to the ribs, but The Welder steps aside.
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-The Welder attempts a volley of punches to the head, but misses completely.
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+Franklin catches The Welder with a jab to the nose.
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+Franklin belts The Welder with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
-Franklin tries a series of punches to the nose, but The Welder escapes.
-Franklin probes with a barrage of left punches to the mouth, but loses his balance.
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+Franklin lands a painful straight right to the chin. The Welder retreats to the far corner.
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+The Welder tosses a wild jab to the temple.
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+Franklin connects with a volley of painful punches to the chin.
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+Franklin wakes up the fans with a pair of loud punches to the ribs. The Welder falls against the ropes!
+Franklin annoys The Welder with a cross to the jaw.
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+The Welder pokes Franklin with a volley of punches to the jaw.
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+Franklin solidly lands a pair of punches to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 22 of 29 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 29 of 69 punches.

Matthew Franklin won the round 10-9

Matthew Franklin is winning the fight 10-9


The Welder doesn't want to stop fighting!

Franklin doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

The Welder is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Franklin is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+The Welder whacks Franklin with a series of quick punches to the ribs.
+The Welder pummels Franklin with a volley of quick punches to the solar plexus. Franklin covers up.
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-Franklin lashes out with a series of punches to the eye, but The Welder hides behind his gloves.
-Franklin attempts a flurry of left punches to the jaw, but The Welder escapes.
+Franklin pummels The Welder with a volley of wild punches to the ribs.
-The Welder charges with a right jab to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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+The Welder fires a series of punches to the stomach. Franklin laughs!
+The Welder slams Franklin with a series of stinging punches to the solar plexus! Franklin shakes his head to clear it.
+Franklin nails The Welder with a pair of painful punches to the temple!
+Franklin pokes The Welder with a stinging straight right to the solar plexus.
+Franklin attacks with a series of punches to the chest.
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+The Welder jolts Franklin with a solid straight right to the stomach. Franklin sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-Franklin tries to land a flurry of punches to the nose, but is ineffective.
-The Welder attempts a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Franklin hides behind his gloves.
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-Franklin tries to land a series of punches to the face, but The Welder backs out of it.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the jaw.
-Franklin paws a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but The Welder stays away from it.
-The Welder lunges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but Franklin stays away from it.
-Franklin tries to land a volley of left punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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-Franklin attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
-The Welder charges with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but Franklin ducks.
-Franklin probes with a flurry of left punches to the nose, but goes wide.
+The Welder staggers Franklin with a series of heavy punches to the ribs. Franklin doesn't seem bothered.
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+The Welder connects with a pair of punches to the chest!
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+The Welder nails Franklin with a series of strong punches to the stomach. Franklin sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-Franklin charges with a series of shots to the eye, but The Welder blocks.
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+Franklin punches The Welder with a barrage of shots to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 31 of 42 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 27 of 71 punches.

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


The Welder doesn't want to stop fighting!

Franklin doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 3

The Welder is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Franklin is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Franklin connects with a barrage of furious punches to the eye.
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-Franklin throws a series of punches to the chin, but The Welder backs out of it.
+The Welder annoys Franklin with a series of punches to the stomach. Franklin retreats to the far corner.
+The Welder punches Franklin with a flurry of stinging punches to the eye.
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+The Welder hits with a flurry of commanding punches to the chest. Franklin seems wobbly!
-Franklin paws a series of left punches to the nose, but The Welder escapes.
+The Welder nails Franklin with a pair of punches to the mouth. Franklin doesn't seem bothered.
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-The Welder lunges with a series of punches to the jaw, but goes wide.
+Franklin thumps The Welder with a pair of glancing punches to the mouth!!
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-Franklin tries to land a barrage of left punches to the nose, but flails uselessly.
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+Franklin hits with a pair of off balance punches to the face.
-Franklin tries to land a barrage of right punches to the eye, but to no avail.
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-Franklin throws a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but The Welder escapes.
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+The Welder pounds Franklin with a series of punches to the face!
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+Franklin hits The Welder with a series of punches to the head.
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-The Welder tries a series of punches to the temple, but Franklin steps aside.
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-Franklin attempts a volley of punches to the temple, but The Welder ducks.
+The Welder tags Franklin with a pair of stiff punches to the eye.
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+Franklin thumps The Welder with a volley of quick punches to the mouth.
+Franklin grazes The Welder with a flurry of punches to the temple. The Welder hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+ The fighters exchange shots to the mouth.
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+The Welder hits with a roundhouse to the eye.
+ The fighters trade punches to the mouth.
+The Welder nails Franklin with a volley of strong punches to the nose.
+Franklin tosses a barrage of off balance punches to the chin.
-Franklin tries a volley of punches to the stomach, but The Welder steps aside and laughs.
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-Franklin attempts a series of punches to the temple, but misses completely.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 42 of 53 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 27 of 75 punches.

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 29-28


The Welder doesn't even want to rest!

Franklin doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

The Welder is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Franklin is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Franklin fires a right hook to the chin, but only hits air.
+The Welder fires a flurry of punches to the chin.
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+The Welder tags Franklin with a barrage of glancing punches to the mouth.
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+Franklin hits with a barrage of blows to the head. The Welder doesn't notice.
+The Welder lands a sweeping right to the eye.
+The Welder attacks with a light jab to the chin.
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-Franklin probes with a series of right punches to the face, but fails to score.
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+The Welder backs up Franklin with a flurry of punches to the head.
+Franklin fires a pair of solid punches to the solar plexus!! The Welder asks for time to wipe off the blood.
-Franklin attempts a right left to the nose, but The Welder takes it in the forearms.
+The Welder hits with a series of commanding punches to the ribs.
-Franklin fires a flurry of left punches to the eye, but The Welder covers himself well.
+The Welder whacks Franklin with a series of nice punches to the mouth. Franklin seems wobbly!
-Franklin launches a flurry of punches to the face, but goes wide.
-Franklin throws a pair of punches to the head, but misses.
+ The fighters trade punches to the mouth.
-Franklin probes with a left cross to the jaw, but The Welder escapes.
+Franklin attacks with a series of punches to the jaw.
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+The Welder wakes up the fans with a straight right to the chest! Franklin doesn't seem bothered.
-The Welder probes with a left jab to the face, but loses his balance.
+The Welder tags Franklin with a volley of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
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-Franklin tries to land a right jab to the face, but The Welder backs out of it.
-The Welder tries to land a cross to the chin, but Franklin stays away from it.
+Franklin staggers The Welder with a volley of punches to the chin.
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+The Welder shakes Franklin with a pair of punches to the head!
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+Franklin lands a pair of glancing punches to the head.
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-Franklin tries a barrage of right punches to the head, but The Welder backs out of it.
+The Welder hammers Franklin with a pair of punches to the solar plexus. Franklin ignores it.
+Franklin annoys The Welder with a series of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the temple.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 46 of 57 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 27 of 90 punches.

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 39-37


The Welder doesn't even want to rest!

Franklin doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-The Welder tries to land a flurry of left punches to the ribs, but misses.
+The Welder tags Franklin with a barrage of stiff punches to the chest.
+ The fighters trade punches to the eye.
-Franklin tries a barrage of punches to the eye, but The Welder hides behind his gloves.
+Franklin lands a flurry of blows to the chest.
+Franklin tosses a jab to the chest.
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+Franklin shakes The Welder with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
-Franklin lunges with a volley of right punches to the jaw, but The Welder steps aside.
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+The Welder hits Franklin with a flurry of nice punches to the solar plexus. Franklin is hurt!
+Franklin hits with a series of hard punches to the nose.
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+Franklin tosses a pair of light punches to the face.
-Franklin fires a barrage of right punches to the head, but The Welder takes it in the forearms.
+The Welder tags Franklin with a pair of punches to the chest.
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-Franklin tries a pair of left punches to the temple, but is ineffective.
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-The Welder lashes out with a volley of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
+Franklin punches The Welder with a volley of stinging punches to the jaw. The Welder quickly recovers.
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-Franklin attempts a jab to the face, but he's too slow.
-Franklin charges with a jab to the stomach, but misses completely.
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-Franklin lashes out with a barrage of punches to the head, but The Welder narrowly avoids it
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-Franklin probes with a volley of punches to the mouth, but goes wide.
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-Franklin probes with a right right to the head, but falls short.
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-Franklin attacks with a series of left punches to the nose, but The Welder takes it in the forearms.
-Franklin lunges with a flurry of punches to the eye, but falls short.
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+Franklin hits with a volley of punches to the mouth. The Welder beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 27 of 40 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 34 of 86 punches.

Matthew Franklin won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 48-47


The Welder doesn't even want to rest!

Franklin doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

The Welder is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Franklin moves and jabs. (using the ring)

+The Welder nails Franklin with a series of off balance punches to the stomach.
+Franklin lands a volley of wild punches to the temple! The Welder hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Franklin pummels The Welder with a barrage of painful punches to the chin.
-The Welder launches a pair of punches to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
+The Welder lands a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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-Franklin probes with a series of left punches to the eye, but The Welder quickly backs away.
+The Welder attacks with a barrage of punches to the chin!
-Franklin tries to land a barrage of punches to the head, but The Welder leaps aside.
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-Franklin lashes out with a right jab to the head, but he's too slow.
+The Welder shakes Franklin with a nasty straight right to the mouth.
-Franklin lashes out with a flurry of punches to the nose, but The Welder ducks just in time.
+The Welder tattoos Franklin with a flurry of commanding punches to the jaw!!
+The Welder lashes out with a barrage of glancing punches to the ribs.
-Franklin tries to land a left left to the chest, but The Welder quickly backs away.
-Franklin lunges with a jab to the nose, but falls short.
-Franklin paws a series of punches to the eye, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+The Welder backs up Franklin with a volley of punches to the jaw!! Franklin beats a hasty retreat.
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-Franklin launches a left sweeping right to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Franklin attempts a flurry of right punches to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the mouth.
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+Franklin connects with a volley of light punches to the stomach.
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-Franklin launches a flurry of punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
+The Welder connects with a barrage of loud punches to the mouth!!
+The Welder rocks Franklin with a wild jab to the jaw.
+Franklin annoys The Welder with a loud sweeping right to the mouth!!
-Franklin tries to land a volley of right punches to the nose, but The Welder hides behind his gloves.
-Franklin fires a flurry of punches to the jaw, but misses.
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+Franklin backs up The Welder with a flurry of punches to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 49 of 56 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 31 of 92 punches.

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 58-56


The Welder doesn't even want to rest!

Franklin remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin moves and jabs. (using the ring)

+Franklin grazes The Welder with a series of glancing punches to the jaw.
+Franklin fires a barrage of furious punches to the chest.
-Franklin lashes out with a pair of left blows to the jaw, but The Welder covers himself well.
-Franklin charges with a volley of punches to the jaw, but The Welder covers himself well.
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-Franklin attempts a barrage of punches to the eye, but flails uselessly.
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-Franklin probes with a series of punches to the face, but The Welder ducks just in time.
+Franklin whacks The Welder with a flurry of punches to the jaw. The Welder falls against the ropes!
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+Franklin drills The Welder with a flurry of punches to the head. The Welder gets mad!
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+The Welder tattoos Franklin with a volley of solid shots to the solar plexus.
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+The Welder connects with a volley of commanding punches to the stomach!
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-Franklin fires a series of left punches to the jaw, but The Welder steps aside.
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+Franklin fires a volley of punches to the face.
-Franklin attempts a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
-Franklin throws a volley of left punches to the chin, but The Welder covers himself well.
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+The Welder hits Franklin with a volley of vicious punches to the chest!
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-Franklin charges with a volley of punches to the head, but misses.
-Franklin tries to land a series of punches to the chin, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Franklin attacks with a pair of punches to the face, but misses.
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+Franklin clocks The Welder with a series of hard punches to the chest.
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+The Welder wallops Franklin with a barrage of furious punches to the chest. Franklin retreats to the far corner.
-The Welder paws a flurry of punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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+Franklin suprises The Welder with a series of stinging punches to the chest. The Welder sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Franklin pops The Welder with a flurry of punches to the eye.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the face.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 29 of 41 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 33 of 82 punches.

Matthew Franklin won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 67-66


The Welder remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Franklin remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin moves and jabs. (using the ring)

-Franklin tries a barrage of left punches to the nose, but falls short.
+ The fighters swap punches to the mouth.
-Franklin attempts a volley of right punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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-Franklin tries a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but The Welder blocks.
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+The Welder throws a series of punches to the face. Franklin gets mad!
+Franklin whacks The Welder with a cross to the nose.
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-Franklin paws a pair of right punches to the jaw, but to no avail.
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+The Welder lands a barrage of stiff punches to the chin.
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-Franklin attacks with a left sweeping right to the temple, but The Welder ties him up.
-Franklin throws a barrage of right punches to the chin, but The Welder ducks.
-Franklin throws a flurry of punches to the face, but loses his balance.
+Franklin suprises The Welder with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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+Franklin hits with a flurry of punches to the chin! The Welder beats a hasty retreat.
+Franklin hits with a barrage of punches to the chest. The Welder falls against the ropes!
-The Welder throws a pair of punches to the face, but he's too slow.
-The Welder launches a pair of punches to the mouth, but Franklin stays away from it.
+The Welder tags Franklin with a pair of punches to the ribs.
+The Welder jars Franklin with a mean jab to the temple.
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-Franklin probes with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but The Welder narrowly avoids it
+The Welder lands a barrage of punches to the chin. Franklin covers up.
+The Welder throws a volley of quick punches to the solar plexus.
+The Welder attacks with a cross to the jaw!!
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+The Welder rocks Franklin with a volley of quick punches to the temple.
+The Welder hits with a series of punches to the ribs. Franklin ignores it.
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+The Welder connects with a flurry of punches to the eye.
-Franklin charges with a volley of punches to the nose, but only hits air.
-Franklin lashes out with a series of left punches to the head, but The Welder leaps aside.
+Franklin tattoos The Welder with a pair of off balance punches to the chin.
+The Welder annoys Franklin with a pair of solid punches to the jaw.
-Franklin lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
+The Welder rocks Franklin with a barrage of nice punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 46 of 60 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 33 of 89 punches.

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 77-75


The Welder remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Franklin remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin moves and jabs. (using the ring)

-Franklin throws a flurry of punches to the chin, but misses completely.
-Franklin paws a flurry of left punches to the face, but The Welder leaps aside.
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+The Welder takes charge with a volley of powerful punches to the eye!!
-Franklin lashes out with a flurry of punches to the mouth, but loses his balance.
-Franklin attacks with a pair of punches to the jaw, but The Welder escapes.
-Franklin lashes out with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but The Welder narrowly avoids it
+ The fighters exchange punches to the chin.
+Franklin pokes The Welder with a series of punches to the solar plexus! The Welder sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+The Welder rocks Franklin with a strong left to the face.
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+Franklin hits with a barrage of strong punches to the chin. The Welder sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
-Franklin attacks with a volley of left punches to the jaw, but misses completely.
+The Welder wakes up the fans with a light left to the head. Franklin sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+The Welder clocks Franklin with a series of punches to the mouth.
-Franklin paws a volley of right punches to the eye, but The Welder leaps aside.
-Franklin lunges with a right jab to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Franklin throws a series of mean punches to the solar plexus!!
+Franklin clocks The Welder with a series of commanding punches to the head.
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-The Welder attempts a cross to the eye, but Franklin leaps aside.
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+Franklin lands a barrage of punches to the chin!
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+Franklin wallops The Welder with a volley of powerful punches to the eye.
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-Franklin throws a flurry of punches to the nose, but The Welder steps aside and laughs.
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-Franklin attempts a series of left punches to the face, but The Welder hides behind his gloves.
-The Welder attempts a volley of right punches to the temple, but falls short.
-Franklin attacks with a series of punches to the jaw, but The Welder ties him up.
+Franklin clocks The Welder with a volley of off balance punches to the ribs.
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+Franklin annoys The Welder with a barrage of solid punches to the eye! The Welder ignores it.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 27 of 41 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 31 of 91 punches.

Matthew Franklin won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 86-85


The Welder remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Franklin remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 10

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin moves and jabs. (using the ring)

-Franklin throws a barrage of punches to the nose, but The Welder steps aside and laughs.
+Franklin smacks The Welder with a flurry of stinging punches to the eye.
-Franklin probes with a flurry of punches to the eye, but misses completely.
+Franklin hits The Welder with a volley of commanding punches to the stomach.
+The Welder suprises Franklin with a flurry of punches to the head.
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-Franklin throws a barrage of punches to the eye, but fails to score.
+The Welder punches Franklin with a pair of punches to the eye.
-The Welder tries to land a series of right punches to the eye, but Franklin beats a hasty retreat.
-The Welder tries to land a flurry of right punches to the nose, but Franklin leaps aside.
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+Franklin lands a flurry of punches to the chin.
-Franklin throws a straight right to the eye, but The Welder steps aside.
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+Franklin jolts The Welder with a stiff jab to the head. The Welder gets mad!
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-Franklin attempts a flurry of right punches to the temple, but The Welder hides behind his gloves.
-Franklin lashes out with a right jab to the head, but only hits air.
+The Welder annoys Franklin with a series of punches to the nose.
-Franklin lashes out with a series of punches to the head, but The Welder hides behind his gloves.
+Franklin tags The Welder with a series of punches to the temple.
+Franklin shakes The Welder with a barrage of powerful punches to the eye. The Welder seems wobbly!
-Franklin charges with a volley of punches to the chest, but The Welder quickly backs away.
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+The Welder jars Franklin with a jab to the nose. Franklin laughs!
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-Franklin probes with a pair of left punches to the eye, but The Welder ties him up.
+The Welder pokes Franklin with a quick jab to the nose. Franklin sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+The Welder throws a series of wild punches to the chest.
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+Franklin throws a series of solid punches to the chin.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the mouth.
+The Welder annoys Franklin with a barrage of powerful punches to the eye.
+The Welder thumps Franklin with a sweeping right to the mouth.
+The Welder solidly lands a barrage of quick punches to the jaw. Franklin sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Franklin wakes up the fans with a barrage of punches to the jaw!
+The Welder clocks Franklin with a glancing jab to the eye. Franklin doesn't seem bothered.
+The Welder hits with a series of punches to the eye.
+ The fighters swap punches to the chin.
-Franklin charges with a flurry of punches to the face, but The Welder quickly backs away.
+The Welder tattoos Franklin with a pair of punches to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 53 of 72 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 37 of 101 punches.

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 96-94


The Welder remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Franklin grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 11

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin moves and jabs. (using the ring)

-Franklin attempts a jab to the head, but fails to score.
+Franklin stuns The Welder with a pair of nasty punches to the face!
+Franklin lashes out with a loud jab to the chin.
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-Franklin fires a right roundhouse to the nose, but comes up empty.
-Franklin lunges with a barrage of punches to the eye, but The Welder stays away from it.
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-Franklin charges with a jab to the nose, but misses completely.
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-Franklin probes with a pair of punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
+The Welder stuns Franklin with a pair of mean punches to the head. Franklin gets mad!
-Franklin lashes out with a right straight right to the jaw, but The Welder blocks.
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+The Welder smashes Franklin with a series of punches to the head.
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-The Welder attempts a volley of left punches to the eye, but Franklin leaps aside.
-Franklin attacks with a volley of punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
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-Franklin attempts a barrage of right punches to the jaw, but goes wide.
+The Welder annoys Franklin with a barrage of punches to the mouth.
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-Franklin lunges with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
-Franklin throws a flurry of punches to the face, but The Welder ducks just in time.
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+Franklin pummels The Welder with a barrage of punches to the chin.
+The Welder nails Franklin with a barrage of punches to the nose.
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+Franklin tosses a pair of punches to the nose.
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-Franklin probes with a series of left punches to the jaw, but The Welder ties him up.
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-Franklin attempts a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but The Welder beats a hasty retreat.
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+The Welder smacks Franklin with a stinging straight right to the face.
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+ The fighters exchange blows to the nose.
+Franklin clocks The Welder with a volley of light punches to the eye.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 25 of 32 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 36 of 99 punches.

Matthew Franklin won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 105-104


The Welder remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Franklin grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 12

The Welder is using the ring. (using the ring)
Franklin moves and jabs. (using the ring)

-Franklin throws a barrage of punches to the mouth, but The Welder blocks.
-Franklin fires a barrage of right punches to the face, but The Welder stays away from it.
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+The Welder stuns Franklin with a volley of mean punches to the eye!
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+The Welder belts Franklin with a volley of commanding punches to the nose.
+Franklin takes charge with a barrage of punches to the temple.
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-Franklin attacks with a pair of punches to the nose, but The Welder ties him up.
+Franklin hits with a series of punches to the eye. The Welder sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+The Welder hits with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
+The Welder throws a solid cross to the nose. Franklin covers up.
-The Welder probes with a right straight right to the chin, but misses.
-Franklin attacks with a jab to the mouth, but The Welder ties him up.
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+Franklin annoys The Welder with a pair of stinging punches to the eye. The Welder doesn't seem bothered.
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+Franklin strikes with a barrage of powerful punches to the eye.
-Franklin lunges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but goes wide.
-Franklin throws a jab to the head, but loses his balance.
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+The Welder pummels Franklin with a series of vicious punches to the nose.
+The Welder strikes with a hard straight right to the temple.
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+The Welder fires a pair of heavy punches to the face. Franklin sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+The Welder throws a barrage of strong punches to the temple.
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-Franklin attempts a barrage of left punches to the face, but The Welder backs out of it.
-Franklin paws a series of punches to the mouth, but The Welder covers himself well.
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+The Welder nails Franklin with a pair of loud punches to the temple.
-The Welder attempts a straight right to the chin, but Franklin beats a hasty retreat.
+Franklin connects with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Franklin shakes The Welder with a volley of heavy punches to the temple! The Welder falls against the ropes!
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-Franklin paws a pair of punches to the eye, but fails to score.
-Franklin probes with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but The Welder backs out of it.
-Franklin tries to land a pair of right punches to the nose, but misses.
+The Welder pops Franklin with a flurry of loud punches to the ribs! Franklin falls against the ropes!
+ The fighters swap punches to the jaw.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth landed 62 of 71 punches, and Matthew Franklin landed 36 of 94 punches.

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth won the round 10-9

Willie "the Welder" Aberforth is winning the fight 115-113


The Welder remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Franklin grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 2: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 3: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 4: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 5: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 6: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 7: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 8: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 9: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 10: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 11: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 12: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.

Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 4: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 5: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 6: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 7: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 8: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 9: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 10: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 11: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 12: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9

Total Score: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 115-114


Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 2: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 3: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 4: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 5: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 6: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 7: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 8: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 9: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 10: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9
Round 11: Matthew Franklin 10-9
Round 12: Willie "the Welder" Aberforth 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.
The bout is declared a draw!