European champion Griffin argued violently with ringside judges after a doctor stopped his opening bout.

The Red Bellied Black Hearts lost the opening bout of the 2011 season when they were defeated by the Surly Griffins.

The opening bout saw Surly Griffins compete against the Brindabelters for third place, the Griffins winning 142 to 130.

For the next couple of years, Fuchi and Onita alternated between teaming and feuding on the opening bouts.

Trinaldo's professional career began in the Fight Club Tournament promotion, where he won his opening bout via unanimous decision.

At the 2007 World Championships he missed his opening bout against Luis Yanez who won by walkover.

The opening bout between Moran and Casey was the only one to finish inside the distance.

In today's opening bout, all five judges awarded Ellis the decision over Lyndon Walker of Washington in the 132-pound class.

He saw only a triumph in the opening bout of the contest.

Darva Conger took on Olga Korbut in the opening bout.