Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Dave "The Hammer" Schultz defeated Andre the Giant II by technical knockout (TKO) in round 9.Match Friday, March 26, 1999In this corner, standing 6 feet and 9 inches (206 centimeters) tall weighing in at 328 pounds (149 kilograms) is Andre the Giant II!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 214 pounds (97 kilograms) is Dave "The Hammer" Schultz!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Andre stays outside and throws solid jabs.
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Andre annoys The Hammer with a flurry of nice punches to the nose. The Hammer sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Hammer pokes Andre with a commanding jab to the ribs. Andre covers up.
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+The Hammer smacks Andre with a series of wild punches to the chest.
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+Andre throws a volley of stinging punches to the eye.
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-The Hammer fires a right to the chest, but goes wide.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Andre hurts The Hammer with a series of commanding punches to the chin.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Andre strikes with a volley of stiff punches to the face.
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+Andre nails The Hammer with a left to the chin!
Andre lands a resounding right blow to the head and The Hammer's knees buckle -- he topples to the canvas!!
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The Hammer struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 24 of 30 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 8 of 16 punches.
Andre the Giant II won the round 10-8
Andre the Giant II is winning the fight 10-8
Andre doesn't even want to rest!
The Hammer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 2
Andre stays outside and throws solid jabs.
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Andre jolts The Hammer with a straight right to the face.
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+Andre wallops The Hammer with a flurry of nasty blows to the chin. The Hammer gets mad!
+The Hammer smacks Andre with a bite to the ear! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+The Hammer tattoos Andre with a flurry of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Hammer tries a barrage of right punches to the chest, but misses completely.
+Andre jars The Hammer with a barrage of shots to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 22 of 33 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 8 of 16 punches.
Andre the Giant II won the round 10-9
Andre the Giant II is winning the fight 20-17
Andre remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
The Hammer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Andre clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-The Hammer lunges with a barrage of left shots to the chest, but Andre escapes.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Hammer throws a barrage of painful punches to the stomach.
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-Andre launches a right uppercut to the mouth, but The Hammer ducks just in time.
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+The Hammer stuns Andre with a series of shots to the stomach!
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+Andre hits with a pair of vicious punches to the temple.
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-The Hammer tries a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but Andre deftly avoits it.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 8 of 17 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 11 of 26 punches.
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz won the round 10-9
Andre the Giant II is winning the fight 29-27
Andre grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
The Hammer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Andre clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Andre attacks with a pair of solid blows to the jaw.
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+The Hammer wallops Andre with a volley of loud blows to the stomach. Andre gets mad!
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-The Hammer charges with a right right to the stomach, but fails to score.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Hammer fires a light hook to the stomach!
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-The Hammer lashes out with a volley of right punches to the chest, but Andre deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 7 of 16 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 11 of 24 punches.
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz won the round 10-9
Andre the Giant II is winning the fight 38-37
Andre is obviously tired.
The Hammer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Andre clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-The Hammer lunges with a right to the stomach, but only hits air.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Hammer tags Andre with a quick left to the ribs! Andre gets mad!
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Andre attacks with a pair of right blows to the nose, but The Hammer covers himself well.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
-The Hammer lunges with a series of left blows to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Andre belts The Hammer with a volley of punches to the solar plexus!
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 6 of 16 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 12 of 23 punches.
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Andre is slowing down.
The Hammer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 6
Andre clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Hammer hurts Andre with a series of blows to the chest. Andre laughs!
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+The Hammer wallops Andre with a barrage of heavy shots to the chest! Andre gets mad!
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-Andre fires a right to the solar plexus, but The Hammer hides behind his gloves.
The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Hammer charges with a pair of right blows to the ribs, but Andre quickly backs away.
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+Andre strikes with a hook to the face.
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The Hammer tries to attack, but Andre hangs on until the referee separates them.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 6 of 17 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 11 of 24 punches.
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz won the round 10-9
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz is winning the fight 57-56
Andre looks exhausted.
The Hammer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
Andre feints and fakes. (feinting)
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Hammer probes with a pair of shots to the stomach, but Andre blocks.
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+Andre catches The Hammer with a flurry of punches to the chest. The Hammer laughs!
+Andre jars The Hammer with a barrage of mean shots to the chin.
-Andre attempts a flurry of feints to the head, but misses completely.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
+The Hammer takes charge with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus. Andre retreats to the far corner.
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-Andre lashes out with a flurry of right feints to the chin, but goes wide.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Andre throws a series of right combinations to the chin, but goes wide.
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+The Hammer attacks with a series of nasty shots to the chest.
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-The Hammer throws a volley of right blows to the stomach, but Andre ties him up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 16 of 31 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 12 of 25 punches.
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz won the round 10-9
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz is winning the fight 67-65
Andre collapses limply onto his stool.
The Hammer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
Andre feints and fakes. (feinting)
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Andre fires a straight right to the eye.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Andre attempts a volley of left feints to the eye, but misses completely.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Hammer hits with a volley of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-The Hammer lashes out with a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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+Andre tattoos The Hammer with a barrage of quick combinations to the nose.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Andre attempts a pair of right shots to the ribs, but The Hammer deftly avoits it.
-Andre tries to land a series of punches to the face, but The Hammer hides behind his gloves.
+The Hammer tattoos Andre with a series of painful blows to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Andre the Giant II landed 11 of 32 punches, and Dave "The Hammer" Schultz landed 13 of 25 punches.
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz won the round 10-9
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz is winning the fight 77-74
Andre receives medical attention from his trainer.
The Hammer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Andre feints and fakes. (feinting)
The Hammer clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+The Hammer throws a volley of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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-Andre paws a barrage of left shots to the mouth, but fails to score.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Andre probes with a barrage of feints to the head, but fails to score.
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-Andre throws a pair of right shots to the nose, but comes up empty.
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-The Hammer lunges with a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Andre leaps aside.
Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Andre solidly lands a powerful counter-punch to the solar plexus. The Hammer is hurt!
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Andre tries to attack, but The Hammer hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+The Hammer catches Andre with a series of shots to the ribs. Andre retreats to the far corner.
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+The Hammer catches Andre with a volley of punches to the chest. The Hammer is jabbing and laughing! Andre collapses from exhaustion! The Referee stops the fight!
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Andre can't remember which corner is his.
The Hammer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Andre the Giant II 10-8
Round 2: Andre the Giant II 10-9
Round 3: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 4: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 5: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 6: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 7: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 8: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Andre the Giant II 10-8
Round 2: Andre the Giant II 10-9
Round 3: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 4: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 5: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 6: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 7: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 8: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Christy Martin had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Andre the Giant II 10-8
Round 2: Andre the Giant II 10-9
Round 3: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 4: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 5: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 6: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 7: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Round 8: Dave "The Hammer" Schultz 10-9
Dave "The Hammer" Schultz wins by a technical knockout!
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