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Round 12 Commentary

Both fighters look determined as the final round gets underway.
Manny Seamon knows Folley lost that last round, but he took the positive approach between rounds.
Folley probably needs a knockout here in the 12th to win this fight though.
Quick efficient work in the corner of Folley has the cut on the bridge of nose under control.
Tillis tastes Folley's jab.
That follow-up hook from Folley has some power behind it!
Folley scores with a cross, though it did not land flush.
Folley seems to have shaken off the cobwebs after his trip to the deck last round.
Tillis takes a sizzling combination flush to the chin and drops to his hands and knees!!!
Ritter begins the count over Tillis as Folley moves to a neutral corner …
Tillis is making a gallant try to get off the canvas as the count reaches 5.
At 9, Tillis is back on his feet and indicates he is fine to Ritter.
Ritter checks Tillis closely and will allow the fight to continue.
Zora Folley is now raining blows down on Tillis, who is obviously hurt.
Folley has Tillis blocked in & he lands a stinging jab.
Tillis misses the lead right but follows up with a left hook that finds the mark.
Tillis's hands are free inside as he lands an uppercut on Folley's beltline.
And that's the bell ending the fight and leaving the outcome in the hands of the judges.

And here with the call is Jake Gutierrez …

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision ...

Levi Martinez, United States scores the bout 117 to 107

Jean Louis Legland, France has it 117 to 107

Barry Druxman, United States sees the fight 116 to 109

And your winner by unanimous decision … James Tillis!!!

James “Quick” Tillis - Record: 1-7-0 & Zora Folley - Record: 3-5-0