Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) "Thierry Mathieu" defeated How Soon is Now by knockout (KO) in round 12.Match Saturday, August 16, 2025In this corner, standing 5 feet and 9 inches (175 centimeters) tall weighing in at 288 pounds (131 kilograms) is How Soon is Now!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 210 pounds (95 kilograms) is "Thierry Mathieu"!!
The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.
ROUND 1
How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a flurry of shots to the head, but misses.
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+Thierry Mathieu connects with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a flurry of punches to the chin, but he's too slow.
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+Thierry Mathieu punches How Soon Is Now with a loud hook to the ribs.
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+Thierry Mathieu grazes How Soon Is Now with a light jab to the chest.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
-How Soon Is Now attempts a volley of right blows to the face, but comes up empty.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu staggers How Soon Is Now with a volley of wild punches to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 5 of 24 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 22 of 22 punches.
"Thierry Mathieu" won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 10-9
How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thierry Mathieu doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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-How Soon Is Now throws a series of punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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+How Soon Is Now staggers Thierry Mathieu with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Thierry Mathieu ignores it.
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-How Soon Is Now throws a series of blows to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Thierry Mathieu belts How Soon Is Now with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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+Thierry Mathieu fires a barrage of mean punches to the solar plexus! How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Thierry Mathieu lands a flurry of quick blows to the ribs. How Soon Is Now quickly recovers.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
-How Soon Is Now tries to land a flurry of blows to the chest, but to no avail.
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+Thierry Mathieu rocks How Soon Is Now with a series of stinging punches to the stomach.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 5 of 23 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 24 of 25 punches.
"Thierry Mathieu" won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 20-18
How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thierry Mathieu doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 3
How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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+Thierry Mathieu tags How Soon Is Now with a flurry of powerful punches to the chest.
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+Thierry Mathieu tags How Soon Is Now with a series of wild punches to the ribs.
+Thierry Mathieu rocks How Soon Is Now with a painful hook to the ribs. How Soon Is Now covers up.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now tries a right uppercut to the stomach, but only hits air.
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-How Soon Is Now attacks with a uppercut to the solar plexus, but Thierry Mathieu deftly avoits it.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a series of right blows to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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+Thierry Mathieu hurts How Soon Is Now with a series of wild punches to the solar plexus.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now fires a pair of shots to the ribs, but Thierry Mathieu quickly backs away.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 5 of 24 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 23 of 24 punches.
"Thierry Mathieu" won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 30-27
How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thierry Mathieu doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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-How Soon Is Now tries a pair of shots to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu hits with a barrage of light punches to the temple.
-How Soon Is Now probes with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Thierry Mathieu narrowly avoids it
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-How Soon Is Now lashes out with a uppercut to the ribs, but Thierry Mathieu beats a hasty retreat.
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+Thierry Mathieu tags How Soon Is Now with a series of punches to the face. How Soon Is Now beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 5 of 22 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 16 of 17 punches.
"Thierry Mathieu" won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 40-36
How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thierry Mathieu doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 5
How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but Thierry Mathieu narrowly avoids it
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a series of blows to the ribs, but goes wide.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu thumps How Soon Is Now with a roundhouse to the chin.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu hurts How Soon Is Now with a pair of stiff punches to the solar plexus!
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+How Soon Is Now hurts Thierry Mathieu with a flurry of blows to the stomach.
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-How Soon Is Now tries to land a pair of shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Thierry Mathieu shakes How Soon Is Now with a series of hard punches to the head.
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-How Soon Is Now fires a series of shots to the solar plexus, but Thierry Mathieu covers himself well.
BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 5 of 23 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 15 of 17 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 50-46
How Soon Is Now doesn't want to stop fighting!
Thierry Mathieu doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 6
How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
+Thierry Mathieu attacks with a volley of punches to the temple. How Soon Is Now grimaces in pain.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a flurry of shots to the chest, but loses his balance.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu hits with a barrage of vicious punches to the face.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a barrage of punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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-How Soon Is Now attacks with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but Thierry Mathieu beats a hasty retreat.
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+Thierry Mathieu pummels How Soon Is Now with a pair of off balance shots to the chest.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a flurry of left shots to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 5 of 22 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 16 of 16 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 60-56
How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!
Thierry Mathieu remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
How Soon Is Now clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a flurry of punches to the chest, but Thierry Mathieu ducks.
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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a flurry of left blows to the solar plexus, but Thierry Mathieu covers himself well.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu annoys How Soon Is Now with a flurry of light punches to the temple. How Soon Is Now laughs!
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+Thierry Mathieu hits with a volley of punches to the face.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu hits How Soon Is Now with a series of off balance punches to the eye.
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-How Soon Is Now tries a series of blows to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 5 of 24 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 16 of 16 punches.
"Thierry Mathieu" won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 70-65
How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!
Thierry Mathieu remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
How Soon Is Now grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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+How Soon Is Now grazes Thierry Mathieu with a series of blows to the chin.
-How Soon Is Now paws a series of right punches to the temple, but Thierry Mathieu quickly backs away.
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-How Soon Is Now attacks with a series of shots to the mouth, but Thierry Mathieu escapes.
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-How Soon Is Now lashes out with a volley of left shots to the mouth, but is ineffective.
+Thierry Mathieu throws a series of hard punches to the face!!
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu pounds How Soon Is Now with a barrage of powerful punches to the jaw.
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+Thierry Mathieu strikes with a barrage of hard punches to the head. How Soon Is Now sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-How Soon Is Now fires a right cross to the temple, but Thierry Mathieu blocks.
-How Soon Is Now attacks with a barrage of blows to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 7 of 32 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 15 of 17 punches.
How Soon is Now won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 79-75
How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!
Thierry Mathieu remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
How Soon Is Now grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
-How Soon Is Now lashes out with a series of punches to the temple, but Thierry Mathieu steps aside and laughs.
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-How Soon Is Now paws a volley of left blows to the chin, but misses completely.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thierry Mathieu hits with a pair of quick punches to the jaw. How Soon Is Now falls against the ropes!
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-How Soon Is Now throws a volley of right shots to the jaw, but Thierry Mathieu leaps aside.
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-How Soon Is Now attempts a series of left punches to the nose, but Thierry Mathieu ducks just in time.
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+How Soon Is Now pounds Thierry Mathieu with a barrage of punches to the temple.
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-How Soon Is Now throws a volley of right punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Thierry Mathieu hurts How Soon Is Now with a volley of punches to the nose. How Soon Is Now quickly recovers.
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-How Soon Is Now fires a barrage of punches to the chin, but misses completely.
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+Thierry Mathieu punches How Soon Is Now with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 6 of 32 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 15 of 16 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 89-85
How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!
Thierry Mathieu remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 10
How Soon Is Now grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
-How Soon Is Now tries to land a flurry of left shots to the mouth, but Thierry Mathieu steps aside and laughs.
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+Thierry Mathieu catches How Soon Is Now with a series of punches to the chin!
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Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-How Soon Is Now charges with a left cross to the mouth, but Thierry Mathieu stays away from it.
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+Thierry Mathieu connects with a barrage of shots to the face.
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-How Soon Is Now lashes out with a series of right punches to the jaw, but Thierry Mathieu beats a hasty retreat.
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-How Soon Is Now lunges with a series of punches to the temple, but falls short.
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+How Soon Is Now tags Thierry Mathieu with a pair of loud shots to the face.
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+Thierry Mathieu nails How Soon Is Now with a furious jab to the mouth! How Soon Is Now doesn't seem bothered.
Thierry Mathieu tries to attack, but How Soon Is Now hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 7 of 35 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 16 of 16 punches.
How Soon is Now won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 98-95
How Soon Is Now doesn't even want to rest!
Thierry Mathieu remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 11
How Soon Is Now is brawling. (inside)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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-How Soon Is Now probes with a right cross to the nose, but Thierry Mathieu steps aside.
-How Soon Is Now probes with a right hook to the eye, but only hits air.
+Thierry Mathieu tosses a quick jab to the eye!!
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-How Soon Is Now launches a uppercut to the head, but loses his balance.
+Thierry Mathieu nails How Soon Is Now with a flurry of punches to the eye.
+How Soon Is Now hurts Thierry Mathieu with a barrage of solid blows to the chin.
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+Thierry Mathieu belts How Soon Is Now with a volley of punches to the mouth.
-How Soon Is Now attempts a volley of punches to the head, but Thierry Mathieu backs out of it.
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+Thierry Mathieu grazes How Soon Is Now with a wild right to the jaw.
-How Soon Is Now attempts a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Thierry Mathieu hides behind his gloves.
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+Thierry Mathieu tags How Soon Is Now with a flurry of punches to the head. How Soon Is Now quickly recovers.
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-How Soon Is Now tries to land a series of punches to the chin, but Thierry Mathieu stays away from it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
How Soon is Now landed 9 of 42 punches, and "Thierry Mathieu" landed 24 of 26 punches.
"Thierry Mathieu" won the round 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" is winning the fight 108-104
How Soon Is Now remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Thierry Mathieu remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 12
How Soon Is Now is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Thierry Mathieu backpedals and jabs.
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+Thierry Mathieu tags How Soon Is Now with a pair of punches to the chin.
Thierry Mathieu lands a bone crushing left punch in the nose and How Soon Is Now's legs turn to jelly -- down he goes!!
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"Thierry Mathieu" wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
How Soon Is Now is obviously tired. He has serious cut above the left eye. He has serious cut below the right eye. He has minor cut below the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a fractured nose. He has a bloody lip.
Thierry Mathieu grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody mouth.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 2: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 3: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 4: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 7: A 10-10 tie.
Round 8: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 9: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 2: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 3: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 4: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 7: A 10-10 tie.
Round 8: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 11: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Christy Martin had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 2: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 3: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 4: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 5: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 6: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 7: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: How Soon is Now 10-9
Round 11: "Thierry Mathieu" 10-9
"Thierry Mathieu" wins by a knockout!
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