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(Lightweight) Ezra Smith defeated Kurgaz by unanimous decision: 115-112, 115-112, 114-113.

Match Wednesday, September 13, 2017

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 130 pounds (59 kilograms) is Ezra Smith!!

In this corner, standing 4 feet and 7 inches (140 centimeters) tall weighing in at 135 pounds (61 kilograms) is Kurgaz!!

The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.

ROUND 1

Smith goes for a clinch as soon as the bell rings! (clinching)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Smith shakes Kurgaz with a flurry of stinging blows to the stomach.
Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kurgaz wallops Smith with a volley of blows to the eye.
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+Smith lands a uppercut to the eye. Kurgaz retreats to the far corner.
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-Kurgaz attempts a left uppercut to the head, but Smith deftly avoits it.
+Smith jars Kurgaz with a cross to the head.
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+Kurgaz grazes Smith with a barrage of commanding shots to the chin.
Kurgaz lands a cruel cross to the jaw and Smith falls senseless!!

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Smith struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Kurgaz paws a series of punches to the chin, but comes up empty.
+Kurgaz hits Smith with an illegal rabbit punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
+Smith whacks Kurgaz with a furious hook to the head! Kurgaz beats a hasty retreat.
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+Smith hits with a barrage of powerful punches to the chest.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Smith grazes Kurgaz with a pair of punches to the chest.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Smith lashes out with a volley of right punches to the nose, but Kurgaz blocks.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Smith thumps Kurgaz with a flurry of shots to the face.
Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.

Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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The fighters circle.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Smith connects with a volley of mean punches to the solar plexus. Kurgaz shakes his head to clear it.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 30 of 38 punches, and Kurgaz landed 9 of 24 punches.

Kurgaz won the round 10-8

Kurgaz is winning the fight 10-8


Smith doesn't even want to rest!

Kurgaz doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Smith goes for a clinch as soon as the bell rings! (clinching)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kurgaz wallops Smith with a series of blows to the chest.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Smith paws a flurry of right shots to the head, but falls short.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kurgaz attacks with a series of right blows to the solar plexus, but Smith steps aside and laughs.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Smith annoys Kurgaz with a series of hard blows to the eye.
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+Smith solidly lands a series of blows to the ribs.
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+Smith tosses a flurry of painful blows to the jaw. Kurgaz shakes his head to clear it.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Smith grazes Kurgaz with a pair of nice blows to the nose.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 22 of 38 punches, and Kurgaz landed 6 of 16 punches.

Ezra Smith won the round 10-9

Kurgaz is winning the fight 19-18


Smith remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Kurgaz doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 3

Smith goes for a clinch as soon as the bell rings! (clinching)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Smith attempts a series of punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
+Smith hits with a series of shots to the jaw.
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+Smith annoys Kurgaz with a flurry of quick punches to the temple!
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Smith drills Kurgaz with a series of shots to the mouth. Kurgaz laughs!
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Kurgaz tries to attack, but Smith hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Smith paws a barrage of left shots to the ribs, but Kurgaz beats a hasty retreat.
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+Smith punches Kurgaz with a series of punches to the face. Kurgaz quickly recovers.
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-Smith launches a pair of left blows to the eye, but goes wide.
+Kurgaz belts Smith with a pair of light punches to the solar plexus.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Smith attempts a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 20 of 41 punches, and Kurgaz landed 7 of 16 punches.

Kurgaz won the round 10-9

Kurgaz is winning the fight 29-27


Smith grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Kurgaz doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Smith backpedals and jabs.
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Kurgaz hits with a flurry of shots to the chest.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Smith whacks Kurgaz with a barrage of solid shots to the solar plexus!! Kurgaz is hurt!
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-Smith paws a sweeping right to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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+Smith connects with a barrage of strong punches to the ribs.
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+Smith takes charge with a volley of stiff punches to the eye.
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+Smith tags Kurgaz with a pair of vicious blows to the nose.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Smith throws a volley of strong blows to the ribs. Kurgaz hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Smith attacks with a flurry of left shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
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-Kurgaz tries a pair of punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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-Kurgaz lashes out with a volley of right blows to the stomach, but Smith stays away from it.
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-Smith paws a flurry of right punches to the chin, but is ineffective.
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+Smith scores with a flurry of punches to the mouth.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 28 of 47 punches, and Kurgaz landed 5 of 17 punches.

Ezra Smith won the round 10-9

Kurgaz is winning the fight 38-37


Smith is obviously tired.

Kurgaz doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Smith is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Smith attacks with a volley of punches to the temple, but Kurgaz steps aside and laughs.
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+Kurgaz shakes Smith with a flurry of nice punches to the chest.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Smith connects with a series of punches to the temple.
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-Smith throws a barrage of punches to the face, but comes up empty.
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-Smith attempts a volley of punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Smith rocks Kurgaz with a volley of strong blows to the head.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kurgaz tries to land a series of blows to the stomach, but Smith backs out of it.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Smith takes charge with a barrage of stinging punches to the jaw.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Smith jolts Kurgaz with a flurry of painful punches to the face. Kurgaz shakes his head to clear it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 28 of 42 punches, and Kurgaz landed 5 of 16 punches.

Ezra Smith won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Smith is obviously tired. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

Smith is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

+Smith throws a pair of stinging punches to the face. Kurgaz hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Kurgaz pummels Smith with a volley of furious shots to the stomach.
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+Smith staggers Kurgaz with a mean left to the chin.
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-Smith attempts a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Kurgaz ducks.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Smith lunges with a flurry of right punches to the mouth, but to no avail.
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-Kurgaz attempts a volley of right punches to the chest, but Smith steps aside.
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-Smith paws a pair of punches to the mouth, but comes up empty.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Smith strikes with a series of commanding blows to the nose!
+Smith tags Kurgaz with a painful uppercut to the jaw.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 25 of 48 punches, and Kurgaz landed 5 of 16 punches.

Ezra Smith won the round 10-9

Ezra Smith is winning the fight 57-56


Smith is slowing down. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 7

Smith is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Kurgaz probes with a pair of right shots to the ribs, but Smith hides behind his gloves.
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+Smith fires a off balance sweeping right to the jaw. Kurgaz asks for time to wipe off the blood.
-Smith probes with a series of blows to the chest, but misses.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Smith lands a barrage of painful punches to the ribs.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Smith backs up Kurgaz with a pair of loud punches to the temple.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kurgaz pounds Smith with a stiff straight right to the solar plexus. Smith grimaces in pain.
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-Smith throws a barrage of punches to the nose, but Kurgaz blocks.
+Smith hammers Kurgaz with a series of punches to the eye.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kurgaz probes with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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-Smith fires a volley of left punches to the head, but fails to score.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 20 of 49 punches, and Kurgaz landed 6 of 16 punches.

Ezra Smith won the round 10-9

Ezra Smith is winning the fight 67-65


Smith is slowing down. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 8

Smith is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Kurgaz lunges with a jab to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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-Kurgaz tries a volley of punches to the chest, but Smith quickly backs away.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Smith tries to land a volley of left punches to the jaw, but falls short.
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+Smith jars Kurgaz with a series of punches to the eye.
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+Kurgaz nails Smith with a pair of painful shots to the ribs.
+Smith tags Kurgaz with a strong left to the temple.
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+Smith lands a stinging jab to the mouth. Kurgaz backpedals to his own corner.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 22 of 47 punches, and Kurgaz landed 9 of 24 punches.

Ezra Smith won the round 10-9

Ezra Smith is winning the fight 77-74


Smith looks exhausted. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

Smith is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Smith throws a pair of right punches to the nose, but Kurgaz narrowly avoids it
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Smith wakes up the fans with a pair of stiff punches to the mouth.
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-Smith launches a flurry of left punches to the jaw, but misses completely.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Smith jolts Kurgaz with a volley of off balance punches to the eye. Kurgaz is hurt!
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-Kurgaz lashes out with a series of right shots to the chest, but to no avail.
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+Kurgaz attacks with a barrage of furious shots to the solar plexus.
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+Smith rocks Kurgaz with a series of loud punches to the chest.
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-Kurgaz throws a left straight right to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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-Smith tries a barrage of right punches to the head, but Kurgaz backs out of it.
-Kurgaz throws a volley of right blows to the solar plexus, but Smith deftly avoits it.
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-Smith lunges with a barrage of right punches to the chin, but loses his balance.
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-Smith attempts a flurry of right punches to the jaw, but Kurgaz backs out of it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 17 of 47 punches, and Kurgaz landed 8 of 23 punches.

Ezra Smith won the round 10-9

Ezra Smith is winning the fight 87-83


Smith looks exhausted. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 10

Smith is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Smith lunges with a jab to the solar plexus, but Kurgaz ties him up.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Kurgaz attempts a barrage of punches to the chin, but flails uselessly.
Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Smith smashes Kurgaz with a series of nasty punches to the head. Kurgaz doesn't notice.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Smith rocks Kurgaz with a pair of powerful punches to the face.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Smith paws a pair of right punches to the mouth, but Kurgaz hides behind his gloves.
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-Kurgaz probes with a volley of blows to the ribs, but Smith stays away from it.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Smith pounds Kurgaz with a pair of quick punches to the chin.
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-Kurgaz probes with a jab to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+Kurgaz suprises Smith with a barrage of blows to the eye.
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+Smith grazes Kurgaz with a flurry of punches to the chin.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 19 of 49 punches, and Kurgaz landed 10 of 24 punches.

Kurgaz won the round 10-9

Ezra Smith is winning the fight 96-93


Smith collapses limply onto his stool. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 11

Smith is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Kurgaz fires a series of shots to the nose, but goes wide.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Kurgaz fires a volley of punches to the face, but Smith leaps aside.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kurgaz connects with a volley of mean shots to the nose.
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+Kurgaz punches Smith with a wild right to the stomach!!
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 3 of 8 punches, and Kurgaz landed 9 of 24 punches.

Kurgaz won the round 10-9

Ezra Smith is winning the fight 105-103


Smith looks exhausted. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 12

Smith backpedals and jabs.
Kurgaz clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Kurgaz fires a pair of right punches to the face, but misses completely.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kurgaz attempts a volley of right punches to the head, but Smith blocks.
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+Kurgaz solidly lands a volley of quick shots to the mouth.
-Kurgaz tries to land a pair of right blows to the nose, but only hits air.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Smith tries to attack, but Kurgaz hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Kurgaz attempts a series of right punches to the face, but only hits air.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Ezra Smith landed 4 of 8 punches, and Kurgaz landed 7 of 25 punches.

Kurgaz won the round 10-9

Ezra Smith is winning the fight 114-113


Smith looks exhausted. He has cut above the right eye.

Kurgaz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Kurgaz 10-8
Round 2: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 3: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 4: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 5: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 6: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 7: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 8: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 9: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 10: Kurgaz 10-9
Round 11: Kurgaz 10-9
Round 12: Kurgaz 10-9

Total Score: Ezra Smith 115-112


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Kurgaz 10-8
Round 2: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 3: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 4: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 5: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 6: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 7: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 8: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 9: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 10: Kurgaz 10-9
Round 11: Kurgaz 10-9
Round 12: Kurgaz 10-9

Total Score: Ezra Smith 115-112


Oscar De La Hoya scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Kurgaz 10-8
Round 2: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 3: Kurgaz 10-9
Round 4: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 5: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 6: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 7: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 8: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 9: Ezra Smith 10-9
Round 10: Kurgaz 10-9
Round 11: Kurgaz 10-9
Round 12: Kurgaz 10-9

Total Score: Ezra Smith 114-113

Ezra Smith wins by decision!