Public Fight Report
(Middleweight) Hrvoje Horvat defeated Marcus Direl by knockout (KO) in round 12.Match Friday, May 4, 2018In this corner, standing 5 feet and 9 inches (175 centimeters) tall weighing in at 153 pounds (69 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 Dalby Shirley.
ROUND 1
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Direl paws a series of punches to the ribs, but Horvat escapes.
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-Direl paws a volley of left punches to the chin, but Horvat quickly backs away.
+Direl throws Horvat with a blow to the groin! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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-Direl attempts a jab to the nose, but Horvat deftly avoits it.
-Direl charges with a pair of left shots to the head, but misses completely.
-Direl attempts a pair of right punches to the ribs, but Horvat blocks.
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-Direl tries to land a volley of punches to the nose, but Horvat narrowly avoids it
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-Direl throws a volley of punches to the temple, but falls short.
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-Direl probes with a series of right blows to the head, but Horvat leaps aside.
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-Direl throws a left straight right to the face, but Horvat takes it in the forearms.
+Horvat takes charge with a volley of powerful blows to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 43 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 10-9
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)
-Direl throws a flurry of punches to the face, but Horvat beats a hasty retreat.
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-Direl throws a series of blows to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Direl probes with a series of punches to the chest, but misses.
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+Horvat lands a right to the jaw.
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-Direl lunges with a series of punches to the jaw, but Horvat leaps aside.
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-Direl throws a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Horvat ties him up.
-Direl paws a volley of punches to the chest, but Horvat steps aside.
-Direl attempts a pair of punches to the chin, but Horvat steps aside.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 41 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 20-18
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 probes with a pair of left punches to the ribs, but to no avail.
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-Direl probes with a volley of shots to the mouth, but Horvat escapes.
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+Horvat clocks Direl with a glancing jab to the solar plexus.
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-Direl paws a flurry of left punches to the eye, but only hits air.
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-Direl fires a left sweeping right to the chest, but Horvat covers himself well.
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-Direl probes with a flurry of punches to the temple, but misses completely.
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-Direl paws a barrage of left punches to the chin, but is ineffective.
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-Direl attempts a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Horvat ducks.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 43 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 30-28
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Direl throws a volley of punches to the mouth, but Horvat blocks.
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-Direl attempts a pair of left punches to the eye, but he's too slow.
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-Direl attempts a barrage of punches to the head, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Horvat hits with a barrage of wild shots to the chin.
-Direl lashes out with a series of punches to the ribs, but only hits air.
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-Direl paws a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Horvat steps aside.
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-Direl lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Horvat covers himself well.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 37 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 40-37
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)
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-Direl paws a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Horvat quickly backs away.
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+Horvat solidly lands a flurry of shots to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 7 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 0 of 8 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 49-47
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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-Direl probes with a barrage of right punches to the chin, but Horvat stays away from it.
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+Horvat backs up Direl with a flurry of strong shots to the temple.
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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
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 58-57
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Horvat covers up.
Direl is relying on counter-punches. (counter-punching)
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Horvat launches a pair of punches to the face, but Direl knocks it away and hits first with a series of off balance blows to the ribs.
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-Direl lashes out with a series of combinations to the chin, but Horvat deftly avoits it.
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+Horvat hits with a flurry of heavy shots to the ribs!
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The fighters stop to pull up their trunks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 0 of 9 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat 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 8
Horvat covers up.
Direl is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Direl launches a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
-Direl charges with a cross to the ribs, but Horvat blocks.
-Direl attempts a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but misses.
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-Direl paws a right jab to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Horvat pokes Direl with a volley of blows to the face.
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-Direl lashes out with a series of left punches to the temple, but Horvat steps aside and laughs.
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-Direl lashes out with a straight right to the eye, but Horvat stays away from it.
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-Direl throws a barrage of right punches to the chin, but goes wide.
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-Direl probes with a pair of left punches to the chin, 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 48 punches.
Marcus Direl won the round 10-9
Marcus Direl is winning the fight 77-76
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 probes with a barrage of shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Direl probes with a series of left punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Direl lashes out with a pair of shots to the chin, but Horvat deftly avoits it.
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-Direl fires a flurry of punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Direl attempts a left left to the jaw, but Horvat backs out of it.
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+Horvat lashes out with a flurry of stiff shots to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 34 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 10
Horvat covers up.
Direl comes out fighting.
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-Direl attempts a pair of right punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
-Direl tries a barrage of blows to the stomach, but he's too slow.
-Direl probes with a volley of blows to the face, but to no avail.
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-Direl paws a series of left shots to the eye, but Horvat narrowly avoids it
-Direl probes with a barrage of right punches to the face, but comes up empty.
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-Direl throws a flurry of shots to the nose, but he's too slow.
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+Horvat drills Direl with a pair of heavy shots to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 8 of 8 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 2 of 38 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 11
Horvat covers up.
Direl comes out fighting.
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-Direl probes with a pair of punches to the ribs, but goes wide.
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-Direl attempts a volley of left blows to the eye, but to no avail.
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+Horvat stuns Direl with a series of vicious blows to the stomach. Direl retreats to the far corner.
-Direl probes with a flurry of punches to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
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-Direl attempts a flurry of blows to the face, but misses completely.
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+Horvat fires a flurry of painful punches to the jaw. Direl sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Direl tries a barrage of right shots to the eye, but Horvat beats a hasty retreat.
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-Direl tries a pair of left blows to the chin, but goes wide.
-Direl fires a pair of punches to the ribs, but to no avail.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Hrvoje Horvat landed 7 of 7 punches, and Marcus Direl landed 1 of 31 punches.
Hrvoje Horvat won the round 10-9
Hrvoje Horvat is winning the fight 106-105
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl is obviously tired.
ROUND 12
Horvat covers up.
Direl is a raging bull!. (all-out)
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-Direl attacks with a barrage of right uppercuts to the jaw, but goes wide.
-Direl charges with a right to the head, but Horvat stays away from it.
+Direl rocks Horvat with a stinging shot to the head. Horvat backpedals to his own corner.
+Horvat hits Direl with a series of glancing punches to the mouth!!
Horvat lands a decisive left hook and Direl goes over backwards!!
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Direl struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Horvat solidly lands a series of solid shots to the nose.
Horvat lands a thundering left cross to the jaw and Direl is flattened!!
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Direl struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Direl throws a barrage of left punches to the head, but Horvat covers himself well.
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+Horvat backs up Direl with a solid jab to the chest.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
-Direl lunges with a right blow to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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+Horvat catches Direl with a barrage of quick punches to the mouth.
Horvat lands a powerful smash to the jaw and Direl drops like a stone!!
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He's Out!
Hrvoje Horvat wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Horvat doesn't want to stop fighting!
Direl collapses limply onto his stool.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 2: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Marcus Direl 10-9
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: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 2: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Marcus Direl 10-9
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: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Christy Martin had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 2: Marcus Direl 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Marcus Direl 10-9
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: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Round 10: A 10-10 tie.
Round 11: Hrvoje Horvat 10-9
Hrvoje Horvat wins by a knockout!
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