Public Fight Report
(Featherweight) Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins defeated Makonouchi ippo by knockout (KO) in round 12.Match Wednesday, December 30, 2015In this corner, standing 4 feet and 5 inches (135 centimeters) tall weighing in at 75 pounds (34 kilograms) is Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins !!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 126 pounds (57 kilograms) is Makonouchi ippo!!
The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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-Makonouchi tries to land a barrage of blows to the head, but Lightnin' covers himself well.
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+Lightnin' attacks with a flurry of punches to the ribs!
+ The fighters exchange shots to the eye.
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-Lightnin' tries to land a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
+Lightnin' solidly lands a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Lightnin' pummels Makonouchi with a stiff straight right to the ribs.
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+Lightnin' jolts Makonouchi with a barrage of nasty punches to the chest.
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+Makonouchi pops Lightnin' with a series of heavy blows to the jaw.
+Makonouchi hits with a volley of blows to the face.
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-Makonouchi attacks with a cross to the mouth, but falls short.
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+Makonouchi pops Lightnin' with a barrage of blows to the stomach. Lightnin' hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Makonouchi scores with a pair of stiff punches to the temple!! Lightnin' hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Makonouchi attempts a pair of right punches to the stomach, but Lightnin' ties him up.
+Lightnin' lands a volley of vicious punches to the ribs.
+Lightnin' pummels Makonouchi with a flurry of punches to the chest.
+Lightnin' connects with a barrage of punches to the chest. Makonouchi doesn't seem bothered.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 37 of 41 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 22 of 37 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 10-9
Lightnin' doesn't want to stop fighting!
Makonouchi doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Lightnin' hits Makonouchi with a barrage of punches to the stomach!
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+Lightnin' slams Makonouchi with a jab to the ribs.
-Lightnin' attempts a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Makonouchi stays away from it.
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+Makonouchi tattoos Lightnin' with a series of glancing blows to the head!
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-Makonouchi launches a left uppercut to the head, but flails uselessly.
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-Lightnin' paws a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
-Makonouchi throws a pair of right blows to the head, but Lightnin' stays away from it.
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+Lightnin' fires a flurry of punches to the ribs!
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+Lightnin' tosses a loud sweeping right to the chest!!
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-Makonouchi lashes out with a volley of left shots to the jaw, but Lightnin' leaps aside.
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+Lightnin' fires a series of mean blows to the stomach.
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+Makonouchi fires a barrage of punches to the mouth.
+Lightnin' strikes with a barrage of solid punches to the chest.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the temple.
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+Makonouchi wakes up the fans with a series of nasty punches to the chin! Lightnin' is hurt!
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+Makonouchi hits with a barrage of commanding blows to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 34 of 42 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 21 of 40 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 20-18
Lightnin' doesn't even want to rest!
Makonouchi doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Lightnin' tosses a series of nice punches to the stomach.
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-Makonouchi charges with a barrage of shots to the face, but Lightnin' hides behind his gloves.
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+Lightnin' fires a painful jab to the chest.
+Lightnin' staggers Makonouchi with a series of heavy punches to the ribs.
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-Makonouchi attempts a volley of punches to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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+Lightnin' tags Makonouchi with a series of painful punches to the chest!
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+Makonouchi smashes Lightnin' with a volley of punches to the eye.
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+Lightnin' staggers Makonouchi with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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-Makonouchi attempts a volley of punches to the nose, but Lightnin' escapes.
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+Lightnin' lashes out with a left to the ribs.
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+Makonouchi tattoos Lightnin' with a off balance cross to the face.
+Makonouchi pops Lightnin' with a flurry of punches to the head. Lightnin' sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Lightnin' attempts a right jab to the ribs, but Makonouchi ducks just in time.
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+Makonouchi pops Lightnin' with a pair of solid shots to the nose!
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+Lightnin' tosses a series of nasty punches to the stomach.
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+Lightnin' thumps Makonouchi with a pair of shots to the stomach.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the jaw.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 33 of 39 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 22 of 39 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 30-27
Lightnin' doesn't even want to rest!
Makonouchi doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Makonouchi attacks with a pair of hard punches to the stomach! Lightnin' is hurt!
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+Lightnin' jolts Makonouchi with a pair of powerful punches to the solar plexus!
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+Lightnin' strikes with a wild right to the stomach. Makonouchi is hurt!
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+Lightnin' whacks Makonouchi with a volley of painful blows to the chest. Makonouchi sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Makonouchi slams Lightnin' with a barrage of shots to the head. Lightnin' sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-Makonouchi attacks with a cross to the temple, but Lightnin' hides behind his gloves.
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-Makonouchi probes with a barrage of left punches to the face, but misses.
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+Lightnin' connects with a commanding jab to the ribs.
-Lightnin' tries to land a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but Makonouchi narrowly avoids it
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+Lightnin' tattoos Makonouchi with a barrage of nasty blows to the solar plexus.
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+Makonouchi lands a volley of shots to the chin. Lightnin' sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Makonouchi hits Lightnin' with a pair of loud blows to the head.
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+ The fighters swap punches to the head.
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+Lightnin' jars Makonouchi with a flurry of off balance punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 32 of 39 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 19 of 37 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 40-36
Lightnin' doesn't even want to rest!
Makonouchi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Lightnin' clocks Makonouchi with a series of wild punches to the stomach! Makonouchi sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Lightnin' lashes out with a pair of right punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Makonouchi tosses a flurry of commanding punches to the nose!
+Makonouchi hits with a pair of strong punches to the stomach.
+Lightnin' slams Makonouchi with a commanding right to the ribs.
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-Makonouchi lashes out with a pair of blows to the mouth, but Lightnin' takes it in the forearms.
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-Makonouchi throws a volley of punches to the jaw, but Lightnin' blocks.
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-Makonouchi fires a pair of left shots to the chest, but Lightnin' steps aside.
+Lightnin' lands a flurry of nasty punches to the ribs.
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-Makonouchi attacks with a flurry of shots to the eye, but Lightnin' steps aside and laughs.
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+Lightnin' lands a barrage of blows to the solar plexus!
+Makonouchi fires a flurry of nice punches to the head.
+Makonouchi hits Lightnin' with a flurry of light punches to the nose.
+Lightnin' nails Makonouchi with a series of stinging punches to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 36 of 37 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 18 of 41 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 50-45
Lightnin' doesn't even want to rest!
Makonouchi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Lightnin' tattoos Makonouchi with a pair of heavy punches to the stomach.
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+Lightnin' catches Makonouchi with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
+Lightnin' rocks Makonouchi with a pair of powerful punches to the chest.
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-Lightnin' launches a left jab to the solar plexus, but Makonouchi beats a hasty retreat.
+Makonouchi nails Lightnin' with a volley of punches to the temple!
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-Makonouchi launches a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but Lightnin' ties him up.
-Makonouchi probes with a barrage of left blows to the temple, but Lightnin' deftly avoits it.
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+Makonouchi smashes Lightnin' with a left to the jaw.
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+Lightnin' catches Makonouchi with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus.
-Makonouchi fires a volley of shots to the chin, but Lightnin' stays away from it.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the eye.
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-Makonouchi probes with a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but Lightnin' backs out of it.
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+Lightnin' strikes with a pair of solid punches to the stomach.
+Lightnin' smashes Makonouchi with a series of loud punches to the chest.
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+Lightnin' wakes up the fans with a flurry of blows to the ribs.
+Makonouchi jars Lightnin' with a pair of loud blows to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 33 of 41 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 20 of 41 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 60-54
Lightnin' remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has gash above the left eye.
Makonouchi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
-Makonouchi attacks with a sweeping right to the ribs, but Lightnin' stays away from it.
+Lightnin' lands a barrage of glancing punches to the stomach.
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-Makonouchi probes with a volley of left shots to the nose, but misses completely.
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-Makonouchi probes with a volley of right shots to the nose, but goes wide.
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+Makonouchi pummels Lightnin' with a volley of shots to the chin.
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+Lightnin' annoys Makonouchi with a barrage of hard punches to the stomach.
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-Lightnin' throws a series of punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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-Makonouchi probes with a roundhouse to the temple, but Lightnin' ties him up.
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+Makonouchi rocks Lightnin' with a barrage of stinging punches to the chin.
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+Lightnin' hits with a series of heavy shots to the solar plexus.
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+Lightnin' catches Makonouchi with a volley of punches to the ribs.
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-Lightnin' attacks with a series of right punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 31 of 38 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 21 of 39 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 70-63
Lightnin' remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has gash above the left eye.
Makonouchi remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Lightnin' attacks with a pair of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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-Makonouchi attempts a sweeping right to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Lightnin' throws a barrage of punches to the chest. Makonouchi doesn't notice.
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+Makonouchi belts Lightnin' with a series of nice shots to the temple.
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-Makonouchi tries to land a flurry of left shots to the chin, but Lightnin' escapes.
-Lightnin' throws a sweeping right to the chest, but Makonouchi covers himself well.
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-Lightnin' attacks with a jab to the ribs, but to no avail.
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+Lightnin' clocks Makonouchi with a straight right to the ribs.
+Makonouchi rocks Lightnin' with a flurry of punches to the chin. Lightnin' sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Makonouchi tags Lightnin' with a series of quick blows to the jaw.
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+Lightnin' pummels Makonouchi with a flurry of vicious punches to the ribs.
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-Makonouchi probes with a hook to the temple, but Lightnin' beats a hasty retreat.
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-Makonouchi tries to land a pair of left punches to the mouth, but Lightnin' ducks.
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-Lightnin' attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 25 of 41 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 20 of 38 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 80-72
Lightnin' remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has gash above the left eye.
Makonouchi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Lightnin' thumps Makonouchi with a pair of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
+Lightnin' fires a flurry of strong punches to the stomach. Makonouchi backpedals to his own corner.
-Makonouchi throws a series of punches to the jaw, but loses his balance.
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-Lightnin' charges with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Makonouchi grazes Lightnin' with a volley of painful punches to the solar plexus. Lightnin' hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Lightnin' launches a series of punches to the ribs, but Makonouchi ducks.
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+Makonouchi fires a stinging jab to the chest.
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+Lightnin' hits with a flurry of vicious punches to the chest.
+Lightnin' stuns Makonouchi with a flurry of nasty punches to the solar plexus.
+Makonouchi backs up Lightnin' with a barrage of shots to the head.
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-Makonouchi fires a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but Lightnin' steps aside and laughs.
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+Lightnin' backs up Makonouchi with a solid cross to the stomach!
-Makonouchi tries a series of punches to the eye, but Lightnin' deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 27 of 40 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 21 of 42 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 90-81
Lightnin' remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has gash above the left eye.
Makonouchi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 10
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
-Makonouchi lunges with a volley of left shots to the chin, but Lightnin' ducks just in time.
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-Lightnin' launches a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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+Makonouchi fires a pair of stinging blows to the face.
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+Lightnin' pokes Makonouchi with a series of glancing punches to the stomach.
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-Makonouchi lunges with a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but Lightnin' steps aside.
-Lightnin' probes with a barrage of left punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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-Lightnin' tries a series of left punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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-Makonouchi charges with a sweeping right to the solar plexus, but Lightnin' steps aside.
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+Makonouchi scores with a flurry of nasty punches to the nose.
-Makonouchi tries to land a volley of blows to the temple, but Lightnin' steps aside.
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+Lightnin' smashes Makonouchi with a barrage of powerful punches to the ribs. Makonouchi is hurt!
+Lightnin' wallops Makonouchi with a barrage of punches to the chest!!
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+Lightnin' slams Makonouchi with a barrage of solid punches to the solar plexus.
+Lightnin' fires a barrage of loud punches to the ribs.
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-Lightnin' probes with a barrage of left punches to the chest, but goes wide.
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+Makonouchi throws a barrage of furious blows to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 25 of 39 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 17 of 39 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 100-90
Lightnin' grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has gash above the left eye.
Makonouchi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 11
Lightnin' is using the ring. (using the ring)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
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+Lightnin' connects with a pair of nasty punches to the stomach.
+Lightnin' scores with a pair of vicious punches to the chest. Makonouchi laughs!
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+Lightnin' fires a volley of mean punches to the solar plexus. Makonouchi falls against the ropes!
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+Lightnin' tosses a pair of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
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-Makonouchi throws a pair of shots to the jaw, but misses.
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-Makonouchi fires a volley of shots to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Lightnin' hits with a pair of punches to the chest.
-Makonouchi attacks with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Lightnin' lunges with a barrage of left punches to the chest, but misses completely.
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+Lightnin' tosses a flurry of punches to the chest. Makonouchi doesn't seem bothered.
+ The fighters swap punches to the temple.
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+Makonouchi takes charge with a barrage of light shots to the nose.
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+Makonouchi hits with a left to the eye.
-Lightnin' attempts a pair of punches to the chest, but Makonouchi blocks.
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+Makonouchi lands a volley of punches to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins landed 22 of 40 punches, and Makonouchi ippo landed 18 of 39 punches.
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins won the round 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins is winning the fight 110-99
Lightnin' grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has gash above the left eye.
Makonouchi grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 12
Lightnin' is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Makonouchi comes out fighting.
+Lightnin' annoys Makonouchi with a volley of loud shots to the mouth. Makonouchi backpedals to his own corner.
+Makonouchi tosses a flurry of strong shots to the stomach!! Lightnin' beats a hasty retreat.
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+Makonouchi pummels Lightnin' with a barrage of vicious blows to the temple.
Makonouchi lands a lightning right blow to the temple and Lightnin' falls to the canvas!!
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Lightnin' struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Lightnin' jolts Makonouchi with a barrage of loud punches to the chin! Makonouchi doesn't seem bothered.
+Makonouchi tosses a series of strong hooks to the temple! Lightnin' hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Lightnin' hits with a series of nice shots to the eye. Makonouchi retreats to the far corner.
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+Lightnin' fires a series of punches to the eye. Makonouchi ignores it.
Lightnin' lands a mighty haymaker and Makonouchi is flattened!!
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Makonouchi struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Makonouchi jolts Lightnin' with a pair of nice blows to the eye.
+Lightnin' fires a light left to the eye.
Lightnin' lands a powerful cross to the jaw and Makonouchi is flattened!!
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He's Out!
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Lightnin' looks exhausted. He has gash above the left eye. He has minor cut below the right eye.
Makonouchi is slowing down. He has minor cut below the left eye.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 2: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 3: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 4: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 5: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 6: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 7: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 8: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 9: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 10: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 11: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 2: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 3: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 4: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 5: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 6: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 7: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 8: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 9: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 10: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 11: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 2: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 3: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 4: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 5: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 6: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 7: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 8: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 9: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 10: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Round 11: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins 10-9
Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins wins by a knockout!
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