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(Light-Heavyweight) Ville Nieminen defeated Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles by unanimous decision: 116-113, 116-113, 116-112.

Match Friday, July 20, 2012

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 9 inches (175 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Ville Nieminen!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 134 pounds (61 kilograms) is Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles!!

The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+The Cincinnati Cobra lands a jab to the eye.
+The Cincinnati Cobra suprises Nieminen with a pair of punches to the face.
-Nieminen lashes out with a flurry of blows to the stomach, but The Cincinnati Cobra takes it in the forearms.
+The Cincinnati Cobra tags Nieminen with a barrage of quick punches to the ribs.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a series of left punches to the head, but falls short.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra grazes Nieminen with a pair of punches to the head.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Nieminen lunges with a pair of left punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra fires a series of left punches to the temple, but Nieminen deftly avoits it.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a volley of right punches to the chest, but falls short.
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-Nieminen paws a volley of blows to the ribs, but only hits air.
-Nieminen tries to land a uppercut to the solar plexus, but The Cincinnati Cobra takes it in the forearms.
+Nieminen clocks The Cincinnati Cobra with a barrage of powerful punches to the solar plexus. The Cincinnati Cobra covers up.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra tags Nieminen with a barrage of glancing shots to the face. Nieminen laughs!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 17 of 40 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 22 of 40 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

This fight is too close to call.


Nieminen doesn't want to stop fighting!

The Cincinnati Cobra doesn't want to stop fighting!


ROUND 2

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

-The Cincinnati Cobra charges with a jab to the nose, but loses his balance.
-Nieminen charges with a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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+ The fighters trade shots to the jaw.
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+Nieminen annoys The Cincinnati Cobra with a flurry of shots to the eye.
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+Nieminen nails The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of commanding punches to the chest.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra rocks Nieminen with a pair of heavy punches to the face.
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+Nieminen scores with a flurry of loud punches to the chin.
+Nieminen hits The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of punches to the solar plexus. The Cincinnati Cobra doesn't seem bothered.
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-Nieminen tries a volley of shots to the head, but he's too slow.
-Nieminen probes with a volley of punches to the head, but goes wide.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Nieminen attempts a pair of left blows to the chest, but only hits air.
-The Cincinnati Cobra charges with a pair of punches to the head, but he's too slow.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+The Cincinnati Cobra tags Nieminen with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
+The Cincinnati Cobra jolts Nieminen with a barrage of strong punches to the head.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra paws a jab to the ribs, but Nieminen ducks just in time.
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-Nieminen fires a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but he's too slow.
+The Cincinnati Cobra stuns Nieminen with a volley of punches to the face.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nieminen throws a barrage of stinging punches to the ribs. The Cincinnati Cobra covers up.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 30 of 67 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 21 of 50 punches.

Ville Nieminen won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 20-19


Nieminen doesn't want to stop fighting!

The Cincinnati Cobra doesn't want to stop fighting!


ROUND 3

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Cincinnati Cobra punches Nieminen with a flurry of punches to the nose.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a flurry of blows to the temple, but Nieminen hides behind his gloves.
-Nieminen throws a series of punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra lunges with a flurry of right punches to the chest, but Nieminen ties him up.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

+The Cincinnati Cobra catches Nieminen with a flurry of light punches to the ribs.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Nieminen tries a pair of punches to the eye, but misses completely.
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+Nieminen catches The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of punches to the solar plexus!
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Nieminen drills The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of wild blows to the head.
-Nieminen fires a flurry of punches to the eye, but The Cincinnati Cobra quickly backs away.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra throws a volley of punches to the jaw.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the nose.
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+Nieminen jolts The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of blows to the eye. The Cincinnati Cobra backpedals to his own corner.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a series of punches to the jaw, but Nieminen deftly avoits it.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Nieminen fires a uppercut to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Nieminen lashes out with a flurry of blows to the eye, but The Cincinnati Cobra hides behind his gloves.
-Nieminen tries to land a pair of punches to the face, but flails uselessly.
+The Cincinnati Cobra solidly lands a volley of punches to the jaw.
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+Nieminen annoys The Cincinnati Cobra with a flurry of blows to the head!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 29 of 65 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 20 of 56 punches.

Ville Nieminen won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 30-28


Nieminen doesn't even want to rest!

The Cincinnati Cobra doesn't even want to rest!


ROUND 4

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra pokes Nieminen with a flurry of loud punches to the temple. Nieminen sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a volley of punches to the ribs, but Nieminen covers himself well.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a pair of punches to the chin, but Nieminen steps aside and laughs.
-Nieminen fires a pair of right punches to the jaw, but The Cincinnati Cobra blocks.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a pair of punches to the mouth, but Nieminen stays away from it.
-Nieminen throws a flurry of punches to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra backs up Nieminen with a right to the stomach!
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a volley of left punches to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Nieminen annoys The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of glancing shots to the face.
+Nieminen slams The Cincinnati Cobra with a volley of stiff punches to the ribs!
+Nieminen hits with a barrage of off balance punches to the chin.
-The Cincinnati Cobra probes with a left uppercut to the temple, but Nieminen takes it in the forearms.
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-Nieminen throws a flurry of punches to the chin, but is ineffective.
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-Nieminen fires a barrage of right punches to the head, but The Cincinnati Cobra deftly avoits it.
-The Cincinnati Cobra charges with a pair of punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
-The Cincinnati Cobra launches a straight right to the chest, but Nieminen ties him up.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra tags Nieminen with a pair of punches to the ribs! Nieminen quickly recovers.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 21 of 51 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 21 of 60 punches.

Ville Nieminen won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 40-37


Nieminen doesn't even want to rest!

The Cincinnati Cobra doesn't even want to rest!


ROUND 5

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+The Cincinnati Cobra jolts Nieminen with a volley of mean punches to the eye. Nieminen hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+The Cincinnati Cobra wakes up the fans with a series of punches to the head!!
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-The Cincinnati Cobra paws a series of punches to the mouth, but Nieminen leaps aside.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
-The Cincinnati Cobra tries to land a pair of right punches to the chin, but Nieminen leaps aside.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra pummels Nieminen with a barrage of punches to the chest.
-Nieminen tries a pair of punches to the nose, but loses his balance.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Nieminen lashes out with a flurry of punches to the chest, but only hits air.
-The Cincinnati Cobra paws a pair of punches to the face, but only hits air.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

-The Cincinnati Cobra probes with a barrage of shots to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Nieminen punches The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of quick blows to the chest.
+Nieminen hits with a barrage of shots to the jaw.
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-Nieminen launches a pair of shots to the mouth, but is ineffective.
+Nieminen rocks The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of mean blows to the temple.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-The Cincinnati Cobra charges with a series of right punches to the mouth, but is ineffective.
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-Nieminen fires a series of right punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
+Nieminen smacks The Cincinnati Cobra with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nieminen punches The Cincinnati Cobra with a vicious uppercut to the mouth. The Cincinnati Cobra hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Nieminen tags The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of heavy blows to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 26 of 47 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 21 of 54 punches.

Ville Nieminen won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 50-46


Nieminen doesn't even want to rest!

The Cincinnati Cobra remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.


ROUND 6

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

+The Cincinnati Cobra strikes with a volley of furious punches to the jaw. Nieminen seems wobbly!
-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a series of left punches to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the jaw.
-The Cincinnati Cobra probes with a barrage of shots to the temple, but Nieminen stays away from it.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra tattoos Nieminen with a series of painful punches to the chin!
-Nieminen lashes out with a barrage of shots to the temple, but is ineffective.
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+Nieminen staggers The Cincinnati Cobra with a nasty hook to the head.
-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but Nieminen ducks.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a pair of punches to the eye, but Nieminen hides behind his gloves.
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-Nieminen paws a flurry of blows to the jaw, but The Cincinnati Cobra hides behind his gloves.
+Nieminen hurts The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of punches to the temple.
-Nieminen attempts a flurry of shots to the jaw, but The Cincinnati Cobra takes it in the forearms.
-The Cincinnati Cobra charges with a flurry of left punches to the temple, but Nieminen hides behind his gloves.
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+Nieminen lashes out with a barrage of vicious shots to the solar plexus. The Cincinnati Cobra seems wobbly!
+The Cincinnati Cobra connects with a barrage of mean punches to the nose.
+Nieminen lands a pair of stinging punches to the nose.
-Nieminen tries a right left to the chest, but misses completely.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra launches a pair of punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra wallops Nieminen with a pair of punches to the solar plexus. Nieminen retreats to the far corner.
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-Nieminen probes with a series of left punches to the mouth, but The Cincinnati Cobra ties him up.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra probes with a sweeping right to the face, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 26 of 44 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 22 of 57 punches.

Ville Nieminen won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 60-55


Nieminen doesn't even want to rest!

The Cincinnati Cobra remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.


ROUND 7

Nieminen fights inside. (inside)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Nieminen slams The Cincinnati Cobra with a barrage of hard punches to the mouth.
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+Nieminen hits with a pair of shots to the face.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra probes with a volley of punches to the ribs, but Nieminen takes it in the forearms.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra hits Nieminen with a flurry of light punches to the stomach.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a pair of right punches to the head, but Nieminen ties him up.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra staggers Nieminen with a flurry of painful punches to the face.
-Nieminen charges with a series of punches to the head, but to no avail.
-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a flurry of blows to the stomach, but loses his balance.
-The Cincinnati Cobra tries to land a pair of right punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
-The Cincinnati Cobra lashes out with a flurry of right punches to the chest, but fails to score.
+The Cincinnati Cobra connects with a quick cross to the mouth. Nieminen is hurt!
-Nieminen tries to land a hook to the face, but The Cincinnati Cobra steps aside and laughs.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra fires a volley of shots to the chin.
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-Nieminen tries to land a volley of punches to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
+The Cincinnati Cobra jars Nieminen with a jab to the nose.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra shakes Nieminen with a barrage of punches to the mouth. Nieminen sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Nieminen pummels The Cincinnati Cobra with a barrage of painful punches to the nose.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra fires a jab to the ribs. Nieminen gets mad!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 18 of 39 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 30 of 55 punches.

Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 69-65


Nieminen doesn't even want to rest!

The Cincinnati Cobra remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.


ROUND 8

Nieminen flails at his opponent and ties him up. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-The Cincinnati Cobra probes with a barrage of punches to the head, but flails uselessly.
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+Nieminen thumps The Cincinnati Cobra with a barrage of loud punches to the jaw.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nieminen shakes The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of blows to the jaw!
-Nieminen attempts a barrage of left blows to the head, but The Cincinnati Cobra ducks.
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-Nieminen attempts a series of left shots to the eye, but goes wide.
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+Nieminen backs up The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of solid shots to the jaw.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra shakes Nieminen with a solid jab to the mouth. Nieminen sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Nieminen belts The Cincinnati Cobra with a flurry of nice shots to the face.
+ The fighters trade punches to the temple.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Nieminen lashes out with a barrage of punches to the head, but comes up empty.
-The Cincinnati Cobra lashes out with a right to the eye, but Nieminen stays away from it.
-Nieminen tries to land a barrage of right blows to the chin, but goes wide.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra pops Nieminen with a volley of punches to the mouth!!
+The Cincinnati Cobra thumps Nieminen with a volley of light punches to the head.
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+Nieminen slams The Cincinnati Cobra with a flurry of vicious blows to the temple. The Cincinnati Cobra beats a hasty retreat.
-Nieminen throws a right to the mouth, but fails to score.
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+Nieminen takes charge with a pair of off balance shots to the eye. The Cincinnati Cobra doesn't notice.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra lunges with a series of right punches to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra pounds Nieminen with a barrage of furious punches to the nose.
+Nieminen lands a uppercut to the temple.
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+Nieminen hits with a volley of punches to the chest!
+Nieminen fires a series of glancing punches to the ribs.
-Nieminen throws a pair of right punches to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
-Nieminen probes with a flurry of blows to the mouth, but to no avail.
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-Nieminen lashes out with a cross to the temple, but The Cincinnati Cobra stays away from it.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.


BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 41 of 92 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 22 of 56 punches.

Ville Nieminen won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 79-74


Nieminen remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Cincinnati Cobra remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.


ROUND 9

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

+The Cincinnati Cobra attacks with a pair of stinging punches to the mouth.
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+Nieminen takes charge with a volley of shots to the chest.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a pair of punches to the nose, but fails to score.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a flurry of right punches to the mouth, but loses his balance.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra shakes Nieminen with a glancing roundhouse to the chest. Nieminen retreats to the far corner.
+Nieminen punches The Cincinnati Cobra with a volley of furious punches to the stomach.
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-Nieminen charges with a pair of shots to the chest, but fails to score.
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-Nieminen attempts a right uppercut to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Nieminen attempts a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but The Cincinnati Cobra escapes.
-Nieminen paws a series of right punches to the stomach, but The Cincinnati Cobra narrowly avoids it
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+The Cincinnati Cobra grazes Nieminen with a pair of shots to the chin.
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+Nieminen solidly lands a flurry of punches to the chest.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attacks with a series of punches to the nose, but falls short.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra grazes Nieminen with a pair of punches to the temple.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra lunges with a uppercut to the eye, but Nieminen leaps aside.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a pair of punches to the temple, but falls short.
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+Nieminen staggers The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of loud punches to the solar plexus.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the jaw.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 17 of 43 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 30 of 56 punches.

Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 88-84


Nieminen remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Cincinnati Cobra grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.


ROUND 10

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+The Cincinnati Cobra connects with a pair of loud punches to the nose.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a left right to the eye, but Nieminen beats a hasty retreat.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra tries a volley of right punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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+Nieminen attacks with a off balance cross to the face.
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-Nieminen lunges with a volley of right blows to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a pair of shots to the chest, but Nieminen takes it in the forearms.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Nieminen attempts a left to the eye, but The Cincinnati Cobra ties him up.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nieminen pops The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of solid shots to the mouth.
-Nieminen throws a pair of left punches to the temple, but falls short.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra hammers Nieminen with a pair of glancing punches to the eye.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a volley of punches to the stomach, but Nieminen backs out of it.
-The Cincinnati Cobra attacks with a pair of left punches to the face, but Nieminen deftly avoits it.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Nieminen attempts a barrage of right shots to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Nieminen lashes out with a flurry of right blows to the chin, but fails to score.
+The Cincinnati Cobra hits Nieminen with a volley of nasty punches to the head. Nieminen sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 16 of 39 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 23 of 53 punches.

Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 97-94


Nieminen remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Cincinnati Cobra grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.


ROUND 11

Nieminen flails at his opponent and ties him up. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Nieminen attempts a flurry of shots to the eye, but misses.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra fires a pair of punches to the eye.
-Nieminen attacks with a straight right to the stomach, but falls short.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nieminen hits with a volley of blows to the jaw!!
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+Nieminen catches The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of stinging punches to the stomach.
-Nieminen probes with a volley of left shots to the mouth, but only hits air.
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+The Cincinnati Cobra hits Nieminen with a barrage of glancing punches to the chest. Nieminen asks for time to wipe off the blood.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.

-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a flurry of punches to the eye, but Nieminen steps aside.
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+Nieminen jolts The Cincinnati Cobra with a pair of punches to the solar plexus! The Cincinnati Cobra gets mad!
-Nieminen paws a flurry of punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
-The Cincinnati Cobra probes with a series of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
+Nieminen solidly lands a series of punches to the mouth! The Cincinnati Cobra ignores it.
+Nieminen thumps The Cincinnati Cobra with a volley of stinging punches to the eye.
-The Cincinnati Cobra fires a series of punches to the chest, but Nieminen steps aside.
+The Cincinnati Cobra jolts Nieminen with a barrage of nasty punches to the mouth. Nieminen shakes his head to clear it.
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-Nieminen lunges with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but The Cincinnati Cobra ties him up.
+Nieminen connects with a volley of commanding shots to the nose!
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-Nieminen probes with a volley of shots to the eye, but goes wide.
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-Nieminen tries a uppercut to the jaw, but he's too slow.
-The Cincinnati Cobra throws a series of punches to the ribs, but Nieminen narrowly avoids it
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nieminen staggers The Cincinnati Cobra with a series of punches to the eye.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra fires a series of shots to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
+Nieminen tosses a flurry of painful shots to the ribs.
-The Cincinnati Cobra lashes out with a flurry of punches to the temple, but Nieminen stays away from it.
-Nieminen lashes out with a jab to the eye, but The Cincinnati Cobra ducks just in time.
-Nieminen lunges with a pair of punches to the eye, but The Cincinnati Cobra stays away from it.
+Nieminen hits The Cincinnati Cobra with a commanding left to the stomach.
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-Nieminen fires a left right to the temple, but comes up empty.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 47 of 89 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 20 of 61 punches.

Ville Nieminen won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 107-103


Nieminen remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Cincinnati Cobra grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.


ROUND 12

Nieminen clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Cincinnati Cobra is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Nieminen hurts The Cincinnati Cobra with a volley of hard blows to the head.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra paws a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Nieminen deftly avoits it.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra lands a cross to the nose. Nieminen gets mad!
-Nieminen launches a volley of punches to the temple, but is ineffective.
The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra thumps Nieminen with an illegal kidney punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-The Cincinnati Cobra attempts a series of punches to the chin, but Nieminen deftly avoits it.
+Nieminen tags The Cincinnati Cobra with a volley of blows to the jaw.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra tags Nieminen with a series of powerful punches to the jaw!
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The Cincinnati Cobra tries to attack, but Nieminen hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra hits with a pair of punches to the chin.
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-Nieminen throws a series of shots to the eye, but The Cincinnati Cobra ties him up.
-Nieminen tries to land a volley of right shots to the nose, but The Cincinnati Cobra leaps aside.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra rocks Nieminen with a sweeping right to the jaw.
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-The Cincinnati Cobra paws a pair of punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+The Cincinnati Cobra tattoos Nieminen with a flurry of punches to the chin.
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+Nieminen belts The Cincinnati Cobra with a barrage of punches to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ville Nieminen landed 17 of 39 punches, and Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles landed 27 of 56 punches.

Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles won the round 10-9

Ville Nieminen is winning the fight 116-113


Nieminen remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

The Cincinnati Cobra grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 3: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 4: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 5: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 6: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 7: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 8: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 9: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 10: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 11: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 12: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9

Total Score: Ville Nieminen 116-113


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 3: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 4: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 5: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 6: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 7: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 8: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 9: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 10: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 11: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 12: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9

Total Score: Ville Nieminen 116-113


Oscar De La Hoya scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 2: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 3: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 4: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 5: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 6: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 7: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 8: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 9: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 10: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9
Round 11: Ville Nieminen 10-9
Round 12: Ezzard "The Cincinnati Cobra" Charles 10-9

Total Score: Ville Nieminen 116-112

Ville Nieminen wins by decision!