Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Rodney King defeated Clubber Ludzic by knockout (KO) in round 12.Match Friday, April 14, 2000In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 243 pounds (110 kilograms) is Clubber Ludzic!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 232 pounds (105 kilograms) is Rodney King!!
The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Ludzic slams Rodney with a painful roundhouse to the ribs. Rodney covers up.
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+Rodney fires a furious hook to the chest.
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-Rodney attacks with a series of right blows to the ribs, but Ludzic hides behind his gloves.
+Ludzic tags Rodney with a flurry of stinging punches to the eye. Rodney covers up.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ludzic wakes up the fans with a volley of punches to the chest. Rodney falls against the ropes!
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+Ludzic hits with a pair of punches to the mouth. Rodney quickly recovers.
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-Rodney fires a barrage of blows to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rodney attempts a hook to the solar plexus, but Ludzic deftly avoits it.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 22 of 25 punches, and Rodney King landed 7 of 24 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 10-9
Ludzic doesn't want to stop fighting!
Rodney doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Rodney tosses a volley of blows to the chest. Ludzic hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rodney charges with a left to the ribs, but misses.
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+Ludzic strikes with a flurry of punches to the face.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ludzic tosses a volley of loud punches to the mouth.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Ludzic suprises Rodney with a barrage of shots to the nose.
-Rodney probes with a barrage of punches to the chest, but Ludzic leaps aside.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney probes with a volley of shots to the stomach, but only hits air.
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+Rodney staggers Ludzic with a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Ludzic tags Rodney with a volley of punches to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 23 of 24 punches, and Rodney King landed 10 of 25 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 20-18
Ludzic doesn't even want to rest!
Rodney doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Rodney charges with a flurry of blows to the stomach, but is ineffective.
+Ludzic solidly lands a series of punches to the temple!
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ludzic staggers Rodney with a stiff left to the eye.
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+Ludzic strikes with a series of off balance punches to the chin.
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+Rodney slams Ludzic with a light right to the solar plexus. Ludzic sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Ludzic annoys Rodney with a pair of heavy blows to the nose.
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-Rodney lashes out with a barrage of right blows to the solar plexus, but Ludzic takes it in the forearms.
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-Rodney throws a barrage of punches to the stomach, but Ludzic deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 23 of 23 punches, and Rodney King landed 7 of 23 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 30-27
Ludzic remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rodney doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Ludzic tosses a series of powerful punches to the mouth.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rodney throws a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but Ludzic escapes.
Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but Ludzic quickly backs away.
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+Ludzic connects with a pair of off balance punches to the nose.
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+Ludzic fires a pair of loud punches to the face. Rodney sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Rodney probes with a hook to the chest, but falls short.
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+Ludzic lands a jab to the chest.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rodney wallops Ludzic with a flurry of powerful shots to the ribs.
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+Ludzic drills Rodney with a series of commanding punches to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 22 of 23 punches, and Rodney King landed 7 of 23 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 40-36
Ludzic grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
-Rodney tries to land a barrage of left punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ludzic drills Rodney with a pair of off balance blows to the eye!!
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+Ludzic tags Rodney with a volley of wild punches to the ribs! Rodney sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Ludzic fires a nasty hook to the chin.
-Rodney attacks with a hook to the solar plexus, but Ludzic hides behind his gloves.
Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rodney connects with a series of commanding blows to the stomach.
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+Ludzic hits with a flurry of heavy punches to the nose. Rodney falls against the ropes!
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 22 of 25 punches, and Rodney King landed 8 of 24 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 50-45
Ludzic grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Ludzic is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rodney grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
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+Rodney pokes Ludzic with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Rodney attacks with a barrage of right shots to the solar plexus, but Ludzic takes it in the forearms.
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-Rodney fires a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
-Rodney attempts a flurry of blows to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rodney attacks with a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Ludzic covers himself well.
+Rodney shakes Ludzic with a pair of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ludzic annoys Rodney with a pair of painful punches to the face. Rodney doesn't notice.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 8 of 8 punches, and Rodney King landed 10 of 33 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 59-55
Ludzic is obviously tired.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Ludzic is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rodney grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
+Ludzic hits with a solid roundhouse to the temple!
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney probes with a series of shots to the chest, but Ludzic steps aside and laughs.
+Ludzic rocks Rodney with a series of powerful punches to the temple.
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+Rodney slams Ludzic with a volley of punches to the chest.
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-Rodney charges with a barrage of left punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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+Ludzic hits with a flurry of hard punches to the jaw.
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+Ludzic throws a commanding uppercut to the solar plexus.
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+Ludzic grazes Rodney with a barrage of quick punches to the jaw!
+Ludzic fires a barrage of mean punches to the chest.
-Rodney paws a series of left shots to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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-Rodney lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the chest, but Ludzic stays away from it.
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+Ludzic suprises Rodney with a jab to the stomach! Rodney beats a hasty retreat.
+Rodney suprises Ludzic with a volley of glancing punches to the solar plexus!!
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+Ludzic jolts Rodney with a jab to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 40 of 43 punches, and Rodney King landed 11 of 31 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 69-64
Ludzic is obviously tired.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
ROUND 8
Ludzic is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rodney grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
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+Ludzic throws a light jab to the mouth.
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+Ludzic jars Rodney with a flurry of blows to the chin. Rodney laughs!
-Rodney lashes out with a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Rodney hits with a roundhouse to the chest. Ludzic beats a hasty retreat.
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+Ludzic fires a volley of shots to the chin.
+Ludzic throws a flurry of glancing punches to the chest.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney probes with a barrage of blows to the ribs, but Ludzic backs out of it.
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+Ludzic hurts Rodney with a series of loud shots to the jaw.
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+Ludzic throws a vicious jab to the chin.
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-Rodney attempts a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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+Ludzic drills Rodney with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 37 of 39 punches, and Rodney King landed 11 of 32 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 79-73
Ludzic is obviously tired.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
ROUND 9
Ludzic is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rodney grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
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-Rodney attacks with a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but Ludzic steps aside and laughs.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney attacks with a series of right shots to the ribs, but Ludzic escapes.
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+Rodney lands a pair of loud blows to the stomach.
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Ludzic tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Ludzic fires a barrage of stiff punches to the jaw.
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+Ludzic shakes Rodney with a volley of nasty punches to the temple.
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-Rodney throws a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+Ludzic hurts Rodney with a pair of light blows to the temple. Rodney asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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-Rodney charges with a flurry of blows to the stomach, but Ludzic backs out of it.
+Ludzic jars Rodney with a flurry of nice punches to the chest.
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+Ludzic fires a strong cross to the nose.
+Ludzic catches Rodney with a furious jab to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 33 of 41 punches, and Rodney King landed 11 of 30 punches.
Clubber Ludzic won the round 10-9
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 89-82
Ludzic is slowing down.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
ROUND 10
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney fights inside. (inside)
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+Ludzic lashes out with a pair of loud punches to the jaw.
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-Rodney throws a volley of punches to the eye, but loses his balance.
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+Ludzic strikes with a pair of mean punches to the temple.
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+Ludzic punches Rodney with a series of stiff punches to the ribs!
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+Ludzic lands a barrage of off balance punches to the face.
+Rodney staggers Ludzic with a pair of punches to the jaw.
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+Rodney strikes with a hook to the nose!
Rodney lands a tremendous smash to the jaw and Ludzic goes down!!
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Ludzic struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Rodney attacks with a barrage of shots to the mouth. Ludzic covers up.
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-Rodney launches a pair of right shots to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rodney lunges with a series of right blows to the eye, but Ludzic covers himself well.
-Rodney lunges with a left right to the face, but is ineffective.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 13 of 17 punches, and Rodney King landed 14 of 44 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-8
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 97-92
Ludzic is slowing down.
Rodney grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut below the left eye.
ROUND 11
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney is brawling. (inside)
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+Ludzic tags Rodney with a flurry of commanding punches to the ribs.
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-Rodney tries a pair of blows to the head, but misses completely.
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+Rodney wakes up the fans with a left to the temple. Ludzic falls against the ropes!
Rodney lands a powerful blow to the head and Ludzic is flattened!!
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Ludzic struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Ludzic tosses a series of punches to the temple!! Rodney falls against the ropes!
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+Rodney hammers Ludzic with an illegal rabbit punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Rodney tries to land a barrage of right punches to the eye, but Ludzic deftly avoits it.
+Ludzic pounds Rodney with a volley of heavy punches to the nose. Rodney backpedals to his own corner.
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-Rodney attempts a barrage of punches to the jaw, but misses completely.
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-Rodney tries to land a flurry of right punches to the head, but comes up empty.
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+Ludzic throws a barrage of powerful blows to the solar plexus. Rodney beats a hasty retreat.
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+Rodney backs up Ludzic with a volley of punches to the eye.
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+Rodney hits with a heavy cross to the face. Ludzic laughs!
+Rodney belts Ludzic with a series of punches to the jaw.
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The fighters eye each other warily.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Clubber Ludzic landed 16 of 16 punches, and Rodney King landed 12 of 41 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-8
Clubber Ludzic is winning the fight 105-102
Ludzic is slowing down.
Rodney grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut below the left eye.
ROUND 12
Ludzic is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rodney is a raging bull!. (all-out)
-Rodney throws a series of punches to the mouth, but Ludzic escapes.
-Rodney attacks with a flurry of right blows to the face, but Ludzic takes it in the forearms.
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+Rodney hurts Ludzic with a low blow! That was totally uncalled for!
+Ludzic hits with a volley of punches to the chest.
Ludzic lands a slow motion cross to the jaw and Rodney goes over backwards!!
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Rodney struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Rodney throws a flurry of right punches to the head, but Ludzic narrowly avoids it
+Rodney pokes Ludzic with a left to the eye.
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-Rodney tries a series of punches to the temple, but only hits air.
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-Rodney throws a pair of hooks to the face, but to no avail.
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+Ludzic smacks Rodney with a series of hard punches to the face!!
+Ludzic fires a volley of wild punches to the temple.
+Rodney lands a barrage of solid uppercuts to the jaw.
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+Ludzic lands a flurry of loud crosses to the stomach. Rodney sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Ludzic lands a series of commanding punches to the eye.
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+Rodney fires a flurry of solid uppercuts to the face.
Rodney lands a beautiful uppercut and Ludzic lands flat on his back!!
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Ludzic struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Rodney tries a uppercut to the face, but loses his balance.
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+Rodney lands a barrage of roundhouses to the temple. Ludzic covers up.
Rodney lands a terrific right smash to the jaw and Ludzic is flattened!!
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He's Out!
Rodney King wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Ludzic collapses limply onto his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.
Rodney is slowing down. He has serious cut below the left eye.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 2: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 3: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 4: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 5: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 8: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 9: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 10: Rodney King 10-8
Round 11: Rodney King 10-8
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 2: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 3: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 4: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 5: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 8: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 9: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 10: Rodney King 10-8
Round 11: Rodney King 10-8
Bobby Czyz had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 2: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 3: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 4: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 5: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 8: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 9: Clubber Ludzic 10-9
Round 10: Rodney King 10-8
Round 11: Rodney King 10-8
Rodney King wins by a knockout!
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