Public Fight Report
(Middleweight) Marcus Direl defeated Hrvoje Horvat by unanimous decision: 116-114, 116-114, 116-114.Match Friday, March 16, 2018In this corner, standing 5 feet and 9 inches (175 centimeters) tall weighing in at 151 pounds (68 kilograms) is Hrvoje Horvat!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 160 pounds (73 kilograms) is Marcus Direl!!
The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.
ROUND 1
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Direl tries a barrage of left punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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-Direl lashes out with a barrage of shots to the temple, but only hits air.
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-Direl tries a volley of left punches to the jaw, but Horvat covers himself well.
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-Direl attempts a volley of punches to the nose, but Horvat covers himself well.
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-Direl charges with a jab to the eye, but Horvat steps aside.
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+Horvat tags Direl with a flurry of quick shots to the eye.
-Direl tries a barrage of punches to the eye, but he's too slow.
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-Direl attacks with a left roundhouse to the face, but Horvat ducks.
-Direl lunges with a pair of left punches to the head, but Horvat ducks just in time.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 7 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 39 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Direl lashes out with a volley of punches to the head, but Horvat takes it in the forearms.
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-Direl attacks with a flurry of punches to the nose, but Horvat takes it in the forearms.
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-Direl paws a flurry of right punches to the chest, but Horvat leaps aside.
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-Direl tries to land a pair of right punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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-Direl launches a flurry of punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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+Horvat scores with a pair of punches to the nose. Direl doesn't notice.
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-Direl throws a flurry of punches to the chin, but Horvat takes it in the forearms.
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-Direl lashes out with a series of left punches to the eye, but Horvat stays away from it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 40 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 20-19
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Direl launches a volley of punches to the nose, but fails to score.
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-Direl probes with a series of right punches to the head, but Horvat narrowly avoids it
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-Direl tries a cross to the eye, but Horvat steps aside and laughs.
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-Direl attacks with a series of left blows to the temple, but falls short.
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-Direl paws a series of right punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Horvat tattoos Direl with a pair of nasty shots to the nose.
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-Direl throws a volley of right punches to the face, but Horvat hides behind his gloves.
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-Direl lashes out with a volley of left punches to the jaw, but to no avail.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 42 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 30-28
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Direl attempts a volley of punches to the jaw, but Horvat narrowly avoids it
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-Direl lashes out with a pair of shots to the ribs, but falls short.
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-Direl launches a straight right to the temple, but goes wide.
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-Direl lashes out with a pair of shots to the ribs, but Horvat leaps aside.
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-Direl charges with a series of right shots to the head, but Horvat leaps aside.
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-Direl attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
-Direl throws a flurry of right punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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+Horvat punches Direl with a barrage of nasty shots to the eye.
-Direl attempts a pair of punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
-Direl throws a barrage of punches to the face, but Horvat stays away from it.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 37 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 40-38
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Horvat covers up.
Direl is backpedaling. (using the ring)
+Horvat hits with a barrage of commanding blows to the solar plexus. Direl sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-Direl attacks with a barrage of punches to the nose, but he's too slow.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 0 of 8 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 49-48
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Horvat covers up.
Direl is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Horvat smashes Direl with a hard straight right to the temple.
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-Direl paws a straight right to the solar plexus, but Horvat steps aside and laughs.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 0 of 8 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 7
Horvat covers up.
Direl is relying on counter-punches. (counter-punching)
-Direl launches a pair of left punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
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Horvat throws a barrage of punches to the face, but Direl slips it and counters with a counter-punch to the stomach.
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+Horvat catches Direl with a volley of stiff combinations to the temple.
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The fighters circle.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 0 of 8 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat won the round 10-9
Hrvoje Horvat is winning the fight 68-67
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 8
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Direl attempts a series of right punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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-Direl attempts a right jab to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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-Direl throws a pair of right punches to the head, but Horvat takes it in the forearms.
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-Direl tries to land a series of punches to the head, but Horvat ties him up.
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+Horvat hammers Direl with a series of off balance blows to the temple.
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-Direl attempts a pair of left punches to the head, but fails to score.
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-Direl attempts a series of punches to the jaw, but is ineffective.
-Direl tries a cross to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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-Direl lunges with a series of punches to the eye, but Horvat escapes.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 48 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
Horvat covers up.
Direl comes out fighting.
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-Direl fires a volley of punches to the jaw, but fails to score.
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-Direl throws a barrage of left shots to the mouth, but Horvat ducks just in time.
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-Direl attempts a flurry of left blows to the temple, but Horvat beats a hasty retreat.
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-Direl tries to land a cross to the eye, but Horvat blocks.
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-Direl launches a series of blows to the eye, but falls short.
-Direl attempts a volley of left blows to the face, but Horvat steps aside.
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+Horvat wakes up the fans with a series of shots to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 31 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 87-86
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 10
Horvat covers up.
Direl comes out fighting.
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-Direl attempts a flurry of left shots to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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-Direl throws a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Horvat covers himself well.
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-Direl charges with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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-Direl launches a left left to the chin, but Horvat hides behind his gloves.
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+Horvat throws a pair of heavy shots to the chest!
-Direl lashes out with a barrage of left blows to the eye, but Horvat hides behind his gloves.
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-Direl throws a roundhouse to the temple, but fails to score.
-Direl charges with a left cross to the head, but is ineffective.
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-Direl tries to land a series of shots to the temple, but Horvat blocks.
+Horvat hits Direl with a series of powerful blows to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 37 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 97-95
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 11
Horvat covers up.
Direl comes out fighting.
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-Direl paws a barrage of right shots to the face, but Horvat hides behind his gloves.
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-Direl probes with a pair of left shots to the head, but is ineffective.
+Horvat hits with a barrage of loud blows to the face.
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-Direl throws a flurry of blows to the chin, but Horvat quickly backs away.
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-Direl paws a barrage of left punches to the head, but loses his balance.
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-Direl charges with a jab to the chin, but Horvat steps aside and laughs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 32 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 107-104
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 12
Horvat covers up.
Direl is a raging bull!. (all-out)
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-Direl lunges with a volley of punches to the head, but Horvat ducks just in time.
-Direl lunges with a left cross to the mouth, but only hits air.
-Direl throws a pair of blows to the temple, but Horvat blocks.
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-Direl charges with a volley of crosses to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Direl launches a volley of uppercuts to the face, but Horvat takes it in the forearms.
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-Direl paws a volley of right shots to the chin, but goes wide.
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-Direl lashes out with a left shot to the ribs, but misses.
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-Direl charges with a volley of left hooks to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 7 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 42 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 116-114
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl is obviously tired.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 3: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 6: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 7: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 8: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 9: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 10: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 11: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 12: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Total Score: Marcus Direl 116-114
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 3: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 6: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 7: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 8: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 9: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 10: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 11: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 12: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Total Score: Marcus Direl 116-114
Christy Martin scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 3: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 6: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 7: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 8: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 9: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 10: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 11: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 12: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Total Score: Marcus Direl 116-114
Marcus Direl wins by decision!
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