Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) John Travolta defeated Scott Stapp by unanimous decision: 115-113, 115-112, 115-112.Match Friday, May 12, 2000In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 186 pounds (84 kilograms) is Scott Stapp!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 8 inches (173 centimeters) tall weighing in at 185 pounds (84 kilograms) is John Travolta!!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
Stapp clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Travolta charges with a left uppercut to the temple, but Stapp backs out of it.
+Stapp stuns Travolta with a barrage of strong punches to the chin.
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+Travolta hits Stapp with a barrage of furious punches to the mouth.
-Stapp tries a series of punches to the chin, but Travolta takes it in the forearms.
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Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Travolta belts Stapp with a volley of punches to the solar plexus. Stapp hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Stapp fires a series of powerful shots to the temple! Travolta hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Travolta rocks Stapp with a flurry of painful punches to the solar plexus. Stapp doesn't notice.
Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Stapp attempts a flurry of right punches to the face, but is ineffective.
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Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Travolta solidly lands a light left to the mouth. Stapp laughs!
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-Stapp paws a pair of right blows to the temple, but Travolta quickly backs away.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 11 of 24 punches, and John Travolta landed 17 of 25 punches.
John Travolta won the round 10-9
John Travolta is winning the fight 10-9
Stapp doesn't want to stop fighting!
Travolta doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Stapp clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
+Stapp punches Travolta with a mean roundhouse to the jaw.
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+Travolta punches Stapp with a series of painful punches to the mouth.
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Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Stapp attempts a series of right blows to the eye, but Travolta beats a hasty retreat.
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Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Stapp launches a volley of left shots to the head, but misses completely.
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Travolta tries to attack, but Stapp hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 9 of 25 punches, and John Travolta landed 6 of 9 punches.
Scott Stapp won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Stapp doesn't want to stop fighting!
Travolta doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
Stapp is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Travolta whacks Stapp with a volley of hard blows to the stomach.
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-Stapp attacks with a volley of crosses to the stomach, but goes wide.
+Stapp clocks Travolta with a pair of solid punches to the stomach. Travolta falls against the ropes!
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+Travolta lands a series of punches to the stomach. Stapp is hurt!
Travolta lands a sudden right punch in the nose and Stapp goes down!!
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Stapp struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Stapp tosses a flurry of painful crosses to the ribs! Travolta gets mad!
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-Stapp lunges with a pair of uppercuts to the solar plexus, but Travolta escapes.
-Stapp throws a series of uppercuts to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Travolta throws a pair of quick punches to the chin.
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+Stapp catches Travolta with a flurry of painful punches to the solar plexus.
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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-Stapp attempts a flurry of left shots to the ribs, but Travolta steps aside and laughs.
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+Travolta thumps Stapp with a barrage of vicious punches to the head. Stapp seems wobbly!
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+Travolta stuns Stapp with a straight right to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 17 of 29 punches, and John Travolta landed 22 of 22 punches.
John Travolta won the round 10-8
John Travolta is winning the fight 29-27
Stapp remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Travolta remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Stapp fights inside. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Travolta pops Stapp with a barrage of strong punches to the head.
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-Stapp throws a series of right shots to the ribs, but misses.
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+Stapp connects with a series of stinging punches to the stomach! Travolta is hurt!
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-Stapp attempts a left right to the stomach, but Travolta beats a hasty retreat.
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+Stapp strikes with a volley of painful punches to the stomach.
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-Stapp attempts a flurry of right blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 12 of 34 punches, and John Travolta landed 8 of 8 punches.
Scott Stapp won the round 10-9
John Travolta is winning the fight 38-37
Stapp remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Travolta remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Stapp fights inside. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Stapp pokes Travolta with a pair of mean shots to the solar plexus!
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+Travolta backs up Stapp with a series of solid punches to the nose.
-Stapp attempts a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Travolta narrowly avoids it
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+Travolta hits with a barrage of solid punches to the mouth.
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-Stapp lunges with a hook to the chest, but Travolta blocks.
-Stapp lunges with a pair of left blows to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Stapp slams Travolta with a barrage of off balance punches to the chest.
+Travolta jolts Stapp with a flurry of furious punches to the face.
+Travolta takes charge with a volley of punches to the temple. Stapp retreats to the far corner.
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-Stapp attacks with a pair of punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
+Travolta hits with a series of solid punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 15 of 34 punches, and John Travolta landed 23 of 25 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
John Travolta is winning the fight 48-47
Stapp grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Travolta remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Stapp fights inside. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Stapp probes with a flurry of left shots to the chest, but Travolta ducks just in time.
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+Stapp nails Travolta with a flurry of blows to the stomach.
-Stapp throws a series of left shots to the ribs, but Travolta ties him up.
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+Stapp solidly lands a barrage of wild punches to the ribs. Travolta falls against the ropes!
+Travolta fires a flurry of vicious punches to the head. Stapp quickly recovers.
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-Stapp launches a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but Travolta hides behind his gloves.
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-Stapp tries a series of left blows to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 10 of 33 punches, and John Travolta landed 8 of 8 punches.
Scott Stapp won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Stapp grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Travolta grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
Stapp fights inside. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Stapp shakes Travolta with a series of wild punches to the stomach.
+Travolta hammers Stapp with a pair of off balance punches to the solar plexus.
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+Travolta staggers Stapp with a volley of punches to the eye.
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+Stapp hurts Travolta with a pair of nice blows to the chest.
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-Stapp probes with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Stapp throws a pair of right shots to the stomach, but Travolta covers himself well.
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+Travolta staggers Stapp with a jab to the chin.
+Travolta jolts Stapp with a flurry of nasty punches to the stomach!!
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+Travolta throws a volley of punches to the stomach. Stapp seems wobbly!
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-Stapp lashes out with a series of left blows to the solar plexus, but Travolta narrowly avoids it
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+Stapp backs up Travolta with a uppercut to the chest. Travolta gets mad!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 13 of 31 punches, and John Travolta landed 31 of 33 punches.
John Travolta won the round 10-9
John Travolta is winning the fight 67-66
Stapp grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Travolta grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
Stapp is brawling. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
-Stapp attempts a right cross to the chin, but he's too slow.
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+Stapp wallops Travolta with an illegal kidney punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Stapp lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the head, but misses completely.
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-Stapp fires a flurry of left shots to the nose, but misses completely.
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-Stapp probes with a flurry of punches to the eye, but Travolta ducks.
+Stapp pummels Travolta with a series of off balance shots to the eye.
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+Travolta fires a pair of blows to the eye!
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+Stapp shakes Travolta with a series of glancing blows to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 11 of 33 punches, and John Travolta landed 8 of 8 punches.
Scott Stapp won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Stapp grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Travolta grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Stapp is brawling. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Stapp nails Travolta with a flurry of stinging punches to the temple.
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+Stapp hits with a uppercut to the eye.
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+Travolta tags Stapp with a barrage of punches to the mouth.
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+Travolta drills Stapp with a series of light punches to the nose!!
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+Travolta suprises Stapp with a pair of stinging shots to the face.
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-Stapp probes with a series of blows to the temple, but misses.
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-Stapp attacks with a series of shots to the eye, but to no avail.
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-Stapp lunges with a volley of blows to the chin, but Travolta blocks.
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+Travolta tattoos Stapp with a series of painful punches to the stomach.
+Travolta lands a volley of nasty shots to the temple.
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+Travolta pummels Stapp with a volley of vicious punches to the eye!!
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-Stapp lashes out with a pair of punches to the nose, but Travolta covers himself well.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 13 of 30 punches, and John Travolta landed 32 of 32 punches.
John Travolta won the round 10-9
John Travolta is winning the fight 86-85
Stapp is obviously tired.
Travolta grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the right eye.
ROUND 10
Stapp is brawling. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Stapp probes with a flurry of right punches to the face, but Travolta steps aside and laughs.
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+Travolta attacks with a flurry of stiff punches to the mouth.
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-Stapp lashes out with a series of shots to the jaw, but Travolta backs out of it.
+Travolta fires a flurry of nice punches to the solar plexus.
-Stapp lashes out with a pair of left punches to the mouth, but Travolta takes it in the forearms.
+Travolta throws a volley of off balance punches to the face.
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-Stapp probes with a pair of blows to the nose, but is ineffective.
+Travolta shakes Stapp with a flurry of blows to the face.
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+Travolta hits with a hard right to the head. Stapp gets mad!
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+Stapp staggers Travolta with a pair of blows to the mouth!!
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+Stapp throws a series of nasty shots to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 11 of 32 punches, and John Travolta landed 31 of 31 punches.
John Travolta won the round 10-9
John Travolta is winning the fight 96-94
Stapp is obviously tired.
Travolta is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye.
ROUND 11
Stapp is brawling. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Stapp probes with a uppercut to the temple, but misses completely.
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+Travolta wallops Stapp with a flurry of punches to the nose.
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+Travolta annoys Stapp with a barrage of powerful punches to the chest.
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+Travolta wallops Stapp with a volley of stiff punches to the nose.
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+Travolta punches Stapp with a series of punches to the chin. Stapp doesn't seem bothered.
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-Stapp tries to land a right straight right to the chin, but Travolta ducks just in time.
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-Stapp throws a left cross to the head, but Travolta covers himself well.
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+Travolta attacks with a volley of nasty punches to the stomach.
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+Stapp hammers Travolta with a wild right to the mouth.
+Stapp grazes Travolta with a pair of commanding punches to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 13 of 35 punches, and John Travolta landed 30 of 30 punches.
John Travolta won the round 10-9
John Travolta is winning the fight 106-103
Stapp is obviously tired.
Travolta is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye.
ROUND 12
Stapp is brawling. (inside)
Travolta is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Stapp attempts a left right to the temple, but falls short.
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-Stapp fires a flurry of blows to the eye, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Stapp probes with a series of left punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Stapp fires a uppercut to the jaw, but Travolta blocks.
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+Travolta lashes out with a series of heavy punches to the mouth.
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+Stapp attacks with a barrage of wild punches to the head. Travolta beats a hasty retreat.
-Stapp paws a flurry of punches to the eye, but only hits air.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Scott Stapp landed 10 of 31 punches, and John Travolta landed 8 of 8 punches.
Scott Stapp won the round 10-9
John Travolta is winning the fight 115-113
Stapp is obviously tired.
Travolta is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: John Travolta 10-9
Round 2: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 3: John Travolta 10-8
Round 4: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 7: John Travolta 10-9
Round 8: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 9: John Travolta 10-9
Round 10: John Travolta 10-9
Round 11: John Travolta 10-9
Round 12: Scott Stapp 10-9
Total Score: John Travolta 115-113
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: John Travolta 10-9
Round 2: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 3: John Travolta 10-8
Round 4: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 5: John Travolta 10-9
Round 6: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 7: John Travolta 10-9
Round 8: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 9: John Travolta 10-9
Round 10: John Travolta 10-9
Round 11: John Travolta 10-9
Round 12: Scott Stapp 10-9
Total Score: John Travolta 115-112
George Foreman scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: John Travolta 10-9
Round 2: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 3: John Travolta 10-8
Round 4: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 5: John Travolta 10-9
Round 6: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 7: John Travolta 10-9
Round 8: Scott Stapp 10-9
Round 9: John Travolta 10-9
Round 10: John Travolta 10-9
Round 11: John Travolta 10-9
Round 12: Scott Stapp 10-9
Total Score: John Travolta 115-112
John Travolta wins by decision!
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