Public Fight Report

(Heavyweight) Paul Krugman defeated The Hitchhiker XVII by split decision: 115-114, 114-115, 115-113.

Match Saturday, February 06, 2016

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 7 inches (201 centimeters) tall weighing in at 240 pounds (109 kilograms) is The Hitchhiker XVII!!

In this corner, standing 7 feet and 6 inches (229 centimeters) tall weighing in at 532 pounds (241 kilograms) is Paul Krugman!!

The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.

ROUND 1

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Krugman attacks with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but The Hitchhiker Xvii blocks.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the jaw.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii solidly lands a pair of commanding punches to the chin!
+Krugman lands a quick roundhouse to the eye.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii throws a volley of punches to the jaw.
-Krugman lunges with a pair of shots to the eye, but The Hitchhiker Xvii narrowly avoids it
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-Krugman probes with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii fires a wild cross to the eye!
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+Krugman hits with a pair of vicious punches to the eye.
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+Krugman strikes with a pair of punches to the head.
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-Krugman probes with a barrage of left punches to the jaw, but The Hitchhiker Xvii backs out of it.
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-The Hitchhiker Xvii tries to land a series of left punches to the eye, but Krugman ducks just in time.
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+Krugman tosses a flurry of painful punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii staggers Krugman with a flurry of punches to the eye. Krugman hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Krugman throws a series of loud punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 19 of 33 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 21 of 46 punches.

Paul Krugman won the round 10-9

Paul Krugman is winning the fight 10-9

The Hitchhiker Xvii doesn't want to stop fighting!

Krugman doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 2

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman comes out fighting.

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-Krugman fires a pair of left punches to the chest, but The Hitchhiker Xvii ducks just in time.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii fires a vicious straight right to the ribs!
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-Krugman probes with a volley of shots to the stomach, but falls short.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii pummels Krugman with a painful sweeping right to the stomach.
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-Krugman attempts a series of punches to the chest, but The Hitchhiker Xvii leaps aside.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii slams Krugman with a volley of furious shots to the ribs!!
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-Krugman probes with a flurry of right shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii lashes out with a barrage of powerful punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii stuns Krugman with a powerful left to the ribs.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii rocks Krugman with a series of glancing punches to the stomach! Krugman ignores it.
+Krugman lands a hook to the stomach.
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-Krugman attacks with a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
+Krugman punches The Hitchhiker Xvii with a pair of nice shots to the solar plexus. The Hitchhiker Xvii seems wobbly!
+The Hitchhiker Xvii nails Krugman with a series of punches to the solar plexus. Krugman backpedals to his own corner.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 31 of 34 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 13 of 39 punches.

The Hitchhiker XVII won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.

The Hitchhiker Xvii doesn't even want to rest!

Krugman doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 3

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman comes out fighting.

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+The Hitchhiker Xvii attacks with a flurry of quick shots to the ribs!!
-Krugman lunges with a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but The Hitchhiker Xvii ducks.
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-The Hitchhiker Xvii launches a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii takes charge with a straight right to the ribs.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii connects with a volley of punches to the ribs.
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-Krugman attempts a volley of right blows to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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-Krugman probes with a barrage of blows to the stomach, but The Hitchhiker Xvii ties him up.
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-Krugman throws a volley of punches to the stomach, but The Hitchhiker Xvii backs out of it.
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-Krugman lunges with a series of right blows to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii jolts Krugman with a quick roundhouse to the stomach.
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+Krugman tosses a series of off balance punches to the stomach. The Hitchhiker Xvii sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Krugman hits with a strong jab to the solar plexus. The Hitchhiker Xvii laughs!
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-Krugman attacks with a flurry of shots to the stomach, but only hits air.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 25 of 31 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 12 of 42 punches.

The Hitchhiker XVII won the round 10-9

The Hitchhiker XVII is winning the fight 29-28

The Hitchhiker Xvii doesn't even want to rest!

Krugman doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 4

The Hitchhiker Xvii is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Krugman stays outside and uses his jab.

-Krugman attempts a pair of left punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Krugman attempts a pair of punches to the mouth, but comes up empty.
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+Krugman takes charge with a flurry of punches to the face! The Hitchhiker Xvii hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Krugman nails The Hitchhiker Xvii with a flurry of punches to the head.
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-Krugman tries a left sweeping right to the face, but only hits air.
-Krugman launches a barrage of punches to the ribs, but only hits air.
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+Krugman wallops The Hitchhiker Xvii with a nice jab to the temple.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii throws a volley of light shots to the chest.
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+Krugman throws a barrage of powerful punches to the temple. The Hitchhiker Xvii sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-Krugman lunges with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but misses completely.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 6 of 8 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 19 of 57 punches.

Paul Krugman won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.

The Hitchhiker Xvii doesn't even want to rest!

Krugman doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 5

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman comes out fighting.

+The Hitchhiker Xvii attacks with a barrage of powerful punches to the chest.
-Krugman lashes out with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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-Krugman lunges with a flurry of shots to the ribs, but The Hitchhiker Xvii backs out of it.
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-Krugman attacks with a pair of right punches to the ribs, but The Hitchhiker Xvii leaps aside.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii hits with a volley of light punches to the stomach. Krugman laughs!
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii lashes out with a barrage of heavy punches to the chest!!
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii lands a flurry of stiff punches to the stomach.
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+Krugman backs up The Hitchhiker Xvii with a hook to the ribs. The Hitchhiker Xvii sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Krugman hits with a right to the solar plexus. The Hitchhiker Xvii covers up.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii hammers Krugman with a nice jab to the chest!!
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii smashes Krugman with a cross to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 29 of 32 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 12 of 43 punches.

The Hitchhiker XVII won the round 10-9

The Hitchhiker XVII is winning the fight 48-47

The Hitchhiker Xvii remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Krugman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 6

The Hitchhiker Xvii is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Krugman stays outside and uses his jab.

-Krugman probes with a volley of right punches to the eye, but falls short.
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+Krugman punches The Hitchhiker Xvii with a flurry of punches to the mouth!
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+Krugman smashes The Hitchhiker Xvii with a volley of heavy punches to the mouth.
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-Krugman throws a pair of punches to the head, but The Hitchhiker Xvii ducks just in time.
+Krugman hits with a flurry of punches to the temple.
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-Krugman attempts a series of left punches to the jaw, but The Hitchhiker Xvii covers himself well.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii belts Krugman with a strong roundhouse to the nose. Krugman quickly recovers.
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-Krugman lunges with a flurry of right punches to the nose, but falls short.
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-Krugman tries to land a flurry of punches to the ribs, but The Hitchhiker Xvii escapes.
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-Krugman tries a pair of punches to the chin, but The Hitchhiker Xvii steps aside and laughs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 5 of 8 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 16 of 53 punches.

Paul Krugman won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.

The Hitchhiker Xvii doesn't even want to rest!

Krugman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 7

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman comes out fighting.

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+The Hitchhiker Xvii whacks Krugman with a volley of quick punches to the solar plexus.
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+Krugman suprises The Hitchhiker Xvii with a pair of punches to the ribs!!
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii connects with a barrage of solid punches to the ribs.
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-Krugman attempts a barrage of punches to the stomach, but falls short.
+Krugman pummels The Hitchhiker Xvii with a volley of quick punches to the chest.
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-Krugman throws a volley of punches to the stomach, but The Hitchhiker Xvii hides behind his gloves.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii attacks with a flurry of painful punches to the chest.
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-Krugman tries a jab to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii whacks Krugman with a series of punches to the ribs.
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-Krugman fires a series of left punches to the stomach, but misses.
-Krugman tries a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii attacks with a straight right to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 29 of 31 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 10 of 39 punches.

The Hitchhiker XVII won the round 10-9

The Hitchhiker XVII is winning the fight 67-66

The Hitchhiker Xvii remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Krugman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 8

The Hitchhiker Xvii is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Krugman stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Krugman attempts a pair of punches to the face, but fails to score.
-Krugman tries a series of left punches to the nose, but The Hitchhiker Xvii beats a hasty retreat.
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-Krugman tries a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but The Hitchhiker Xvii stays away from it.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii fires a painful roundhouse to the chest!
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-Krugman lunges with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
-Krugman probes with a barrage of left punches to the eye, but misses completely.
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+Krugman catches The Hitchhiker Xvii with a pair of punches to the mouth. The Hitchhiker Xvii grimaces in pain.
+Krugman rocks The Hitchhiker Xvii with a barrage of stiff punches to the jaw.
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-Krugman probes with a left jab to the temple, but The Hitchhiker Xvii steps aside.
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-Krugman probes with a barrage of punches to the face, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Krugman charges with a series of punches to the chin, but The Hitchhiker Xvii beats a hasty retreat.
-Krugman lashes out with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 6 of 8 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 18 of 63 punches.

Paul Krugman won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.

The Hitchhiker Xvii remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Krugman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 9

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Krugman throws a barrage of right punches to the face, but loses his balance.
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-Krugman throws a barrage of punches to the chin, but loses his balance.
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+Krugman hits The Hitchhiker Xvii with a flurry of commanding punches to the nose.
-Krugman tries a flurry of punches to the jaw, but The Hitchhiker Xvii stays away from it.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii tags Krugman with a barrage of light punches to the jaw.
-Krugman attempts a pair of punches to the chin, but only hits air.
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-Krugman fires a right jab to the stomach, but fails to score.
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-The Hitchhiker Xvii lashes out with a volley of left punches to the mouth, but loses his balance.
-Krugman launches a series of punches to the eye, but The Hitchhiker Xvii deftly avoits it.
+ The fighters swap punches to the eye.
+Krugman punches The Hitchhiker Xvii with a series of painful punches to the chin.
-The Hitchhiker Xvii lashes out with a pair of right punches to the mouth, but Krugman steps aside and laughs.
-Krugman throws a left straight right to the head, but The Hitchhiker Xvii escapes.
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-Krugman attempts a left jab to the eye, but The Hitchhiker Xvii beats a hasty retreat.
-Krugman probes with a series of right punches to the face, but The Hitchhiker Xvii leaps aside.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii fires a flurry of punches to the eye.
-Krugman paws a series of left punches to the eye, but The Hitchhiker Xvii backs out of it.
+Krugman nails The Hitchhiker Xvii with a series of nice punches to the solar plexus!
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii throws a solid straight right to the face.
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+Krugman tattoos The Hitchhiker Xvii with a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii backs up Krugman with a pair of glancing punches to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 23 of 34 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 21 of 55 punches.

The Hitchhiker XVII won the round 10-9

The Hitchhiker XVII is winning the fight 86-85

The Hitchhiker Xvii remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Krugman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 10

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman comes out fighting.

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+The Hitchhiker Xvii throws a flurry of powerful shots to the nose.
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+Krugman annoys The Hitchhiker Xvii with a pair of quick blows to the temple.
-Krugman throws a barrage of punches to the head, but misses completely.
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-Krugman throws a jab to the mouth, but The Hitchhiker Xvii leaps aside.
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+Krugman jars The Hitchhiker Xvii with a volley of heavy shots to the chin.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii hits Krugman with a flurry of nice punches to the nose. Krugman covers up.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii jars Krugman with a volley of blows to the head.
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-Krugman charges with a volley of left blows to the head, but The Hitchhiker Xvii beats a hasty retreat.
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+The Hitchhiker Xvii drills Krugman with a powerful sweeping right to the temple.
-Krugman throws a barrage of left blows to the temple, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 28 of 33 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 11 of 39 punches.

The Hitchhiker XVII won the round 10-9

The Hitchhiker XVII is winning the fight 96-94

The Hitchhiker Xvii remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Krugman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 11

The Hitchhiker Xvii is using the ring. (using the ring)
Krugman stays outside and uses his jab.

-Krugman attacks with a series of right punches to the temple, but The Hitchhiker Xvii takes it in the forearms.
-Krugman attempts a left cross to the nose, but he's too slow.
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+Krugman hits with a volley of quick punches to the chin.
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-The Hitchhiker Xvii launches a barrage of right shots to the nose, but comes up empty.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii nails Krugman with a pair of punches to the face.
+Krugman grazes The Hitchhiker Xvii with a volley of wild punches to the temple.
-The Hitchhiker Xvii tries a flurry of punches to the eye, but comes up empty.
-Krugman paws a series of punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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+Krugman tosses a series of punches to the stomach.
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-The Hitchhiker Xvii lashes out with a flurry of punches to the eye, but Krugman covers himself well.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii lands a series of nasty punches to the head.
-Krugman attempts a volley of left punches to the nose, but misses.
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-Krugman throws a roundhouse to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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+Krugman staggers The Hitchhiker Xvii with a barrage of strong punches to the solar plexus.
+ The fighters swap punches to the face.
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-Krugman launches a series of left punches to the eye, but The Hitchhiker Xvii blocks.
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+Krugman annoys The Hitchhiker Xvii with a volley of loud punches to the solar plexus.
+Krugman tosses a barrage of light punches to the chin. The Hitchhiker Xvii hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Krugman attacks with a flurry of right punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii attacks with a pair of heavy punches to the mouth!!
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+Krugman tags The Hitchhiker Xvii with a series of punches to the head.
+The Hitchhiker Xvii hurts Krugman with a barrage of punches to the eye!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 18 of 30 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 26 of 62 punches.

Paul Krugman won the round 10-9

The Hitchhiker XVII is winning the fight 105-104

The Hitchhiker Xvii remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Krugman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 12

The Hitchhiker Xvii is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Krugman stays outside and uses his jab.

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+The Hitchhiker Xvii tosses a pair of punches to the stomach.
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+Krugman thumps The Hitchhiker Xvii with a pair of heavy punches to the stomach.
-Krugman launches a pair of right punches to the stomach, but The Hitchhiker Xvii ducks just in time.
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-Krugman launches a left to the face, but The Hitchhiker Xvii leaps aside.
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-Krugman attempts a pair of blows to the temple, but to no avail.
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-Krugman tries a flurry of punches to the head, but falls short.
+Krugman tattoos The Hitchhiker Xvii with a pair of light punches to the chest. The Hitchhiker Xvii sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Krugman attempts a cross to the eye, but The Hitchhiker Xvii beats a hasty retreat.
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-Krugman attacks with a barrage of punches to the face, but flails uselessly.
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+Krugman throws a volley of powerful punches to the chest!
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-Krugman lashes out with a series of punches to the chin, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Krugman launches a flurry of punches to the mouth, but he's too slow.
+Krugman hits with a barrage of stinging punches to the nose.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

The Hitchhiker XVII landed 6 of 7 punches, and Paul Krugman landed 22 of 75 punches.

Paul Krugman won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.

The Hitchhiker Xvii remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Krugman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

The judges decisions are:

Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 2: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 3: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 4: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 5: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 6: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 7: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 8: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 11: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 12: Paul Krugman 10-9

Total Score: Paul Krugman 115-114

Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 2: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 3: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 4: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 5: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 6: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 7: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 8: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 9: A 10-10 tie.
Round 10: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 11: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 12: Paul Krugman 10-9

Total Score: The Hitchhiker XVII 115-114

Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 2: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 3: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 4: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 5: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 6: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 7: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 8: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 9: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 10: The Hitchhiker XVII 10-9
Round 11: Paul Krugman 10-9
Round 12: Paul Krugman 10-9

Total Score: Paul Krugman 115-113

Paul Krugman wins by decision!