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(Middleweight) Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes defeated Luchini the Understudy by knockout (KO) in round 9.

Match Tuesday, March 30, 1999

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 3 inches (160 centimeters) tall weighing in at 158 pounds (72 kilograms) is Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 1 inch (155 centimeters) tall weighing in at 159 pounds (72 kilograms) is Luchini the Understudy!!

The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.

ROUND 1

Hardcore is using the ring. (using the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hardcore punches Luchini with a volley of punches to the chest.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Hardcore charges with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but Luchini ducks just in time.
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+Hardcore belts Luchini with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Luchini hammers Hardcore with a light roundhouse to the ribs.
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+Hardcore attacks with a pair of mean blows to the solar plexus.
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+Hardcore belts Luchini with a flurry of mean punches to the stomach. Luchini laughs!
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Luchini punches Hardcore with a series of vicious punches to the stomach.
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-Hardcore attempts a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Luchini blocks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 20 of 31 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 9 of 16 punches.

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes won the round 10-9

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes is winning the fight 10-9


Hardcore doesn't want to stop fighting!

Luchini doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 2

Hardcore is using the ring. (using the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Luchini hits with a series of shots to the chest!! Hardcore falls against the ropes!
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+Luchini fires a barrage of punches to the chest.
+Luchini throws a barrage of stinging shots to the stomach. Hardcore doesn't seem bothered.
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-Hardcore attempts a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
+Hardcore backs up Luchini with a pair of punches to the chest!!
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hardcore jars Luchini with a series of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
+Hardcore fires a series of punches to the solar plexus.
-Hardcore tries to land a barrage of shots to the stomach, but loses his balance.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Luchini probes with a uppercut to the chest, but to no avail.
+Luchini clocks Hardcore with a pair of painful blows to the chest.
+Luchini smacks Hardcore with a barrage of off balance punches to the chest!!
+Luchini attacks with a volley of nasty punches to the chest.
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-Luchini attacks with a uppercut to the chest, but misses.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Luchini wallops Hardcore with a volley of commanding punches to the solar plexus.
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-Luchini attempts a flurry of shots to the chest, but Hardcore leaps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 22 of 32 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 34 of 52 punches.

Luchini the Understudy won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Hardcore doesn't even want to rest!

Luchini remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 3

Hardcore is using the ring. (using the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hardcore wakes up the fans with a loud cross to the solar plexus.
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+Luchini smacks Hardcore with a series of furious shots to the stomach!!
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+Luchini scores with a series of blows to the stomach. Hardcore sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Luchini lashes out with a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but only hits air.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+ The fighters swap shots to the mouth.
+Luchini fires a pair of commanding punches to the stomach.
+Luchini jolts Hardcore with a off balance hook to the stomach. Hardcore laughs!
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+Hardcore connects with a off balance straight right to the ribs.
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-Luchini throws a series of blows to the stomach, but misses.
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+Luchini rocks Hardcore with a pair of powerful shots to the stomach. Hardcore ignores it.
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-Luchini probes with a series of left shots to the chest, but misses.
-Hardcore fires a left jab to the chest, but Luchini takes it in the forearms.
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+Hardcore lands a volley of punches to the chest.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Hardcore throws a volley of mean punches to the solar plexus.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Luchini whacks Hardcore with a series of light shots to the solar plexus.
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-Luchini attacks with a series of blows to the ribs, but Hardcore ties him up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 24 of 32 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 35 of 59 punches.

Luchini the Understudy won the round 10-9

Luchini the Understudy is winning the fight 29-28


Hardcore remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Luchini grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 4

Hardcore tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Luchini belts Hardcore with a flurry of nasty shots to the ribs!!
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+Hardcore whacks Luchini with a volley of shots to the solar plexus.
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-Hardcore tries a flurry of punches to the chest, but Luchini takes it in the forearms.
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+Hardcore throws a volley of loud combinations to the solar plexus.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Luchini paws a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hardcore solidly lands a volley of off balance punches to the chest.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Hardcore fires a series of right combinations to the solar plexus, but Luchini ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 23 of 33 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 8 of 16 punches.

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Hardcore grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Luchini is obviously tired.



ROUND 5

Hardcore tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Hardcore pounds Luchini with a strong jab to the solar plexus. Luchini laughs!
+Luchini tattoos Hardcore with a series of stiff shots to the ribs.
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+Luchini attacks with a barrage of light blows to the stomach.
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-Hardcore attacks with a right to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Hardcore hits Luchini with a flurry of combinations to the solar plexus.
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+Luchini jars Hardcore with a barrage of shots to the ribs.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Luchini hits with a pair of wild shots to the chest.
+Hardcore wallops Luchini with a powerful right to the solar plexus. Luchini grimaces in pain.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Luchini throws a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Hardcore ducks.
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-Luchini probes with a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but falls short.
-Hardcore lunges with a pair of right combinations to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Luchini paws a hook to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Luchini slams Hardcore with a series of nasty shots to the chest!
+ The fighters trade combinations to the temple.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 22 of 33 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 34 of 60 punches.

Luchini the Understudy won the round 10-9

Luchini the Understudy is winning the fight 48-47


Hardcore grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Luchini is obviously tired.



ROUND 6

Hardcore is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Luchini probes with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Hardcore leaps aside.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Luchini hits with a volley of blows to the solar plexus.
-Luchini throws a pair of left shots to the chest, but Hardcore leaps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 5 of 8 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 6 of 17 punches.

Luchini the Understudy won the round 10-9

Luchini the Understudy is winning the fight 58-56


Hardcore grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Luchini is obviously tired.



ROUND 7

Hardcore tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hardcore tags Luchini with a volley of powerful punches to the ribs.
+Luchini hurts Hardcore with a painful jab to the chest. Hardcore ignores it.
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+Luchini thumps Hardcore with a flurry of off balance combinations to the solar plexus. Hardcore asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Hardcore thumps Luchini with a barrage of hard combinations to the ribs!
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+Hardcore lands a barrage of punches to the chest.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Luchini attempts a barrage of shots to the stomach, but Hardcore beats a hasty retreat.
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+Hardcore whacks Luchini with a pair of nasty punches to the chest. Luchini sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 20 of 31 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 14 of 23 punches.

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes won the round 10-9

Luchini the Understudy is winning the fight 67-66


Hardcore grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Luchini is slowing down.



ROUND 8

Hardcore is using the ring. (using the ring)
Luchini clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Hardcore catches Luchini with a barrage of mean punches to the mouth.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Hardcore annoys Luchini with a barrage of punches to the mouth.
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-Luchini probes with a pair of left shots to the ribs, but Hardcore deftly avoits it.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Luchini tattoos Hardcore with a pair of shots to the stomach.
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Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hardcore suprises Luchini with a flurry of vicious punches to the eye. Luchini retreats to the far corner.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hardcore suprises Luchini with a pair of nice punches to the jaw.
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-Hardcore charges with a series of left blows to the mouth, but Luchini steps aside.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes landed 19 of 31 punches, and Luchini the Understudy landed 8 of 17 punches.

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Hardcore grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Luchini is obviously tired.



ROUND 9

Hardcore is using the ring. (using the ring)
Luchini flails at his opponent and ties him up. (clinching)

+Luchini punches Hardcore with a flurry of nice shots to the chest.
-Luchini tries a barrage of blows to the head, but loses his balance.
+Luchini connects with a pair of loud punches to the head.
Hardcore tries to attack, but Luchini hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Luchini tosses a pair of blows to the chin.
+Luchini pummels Hardcore with a flurry of furious blows to the stomach.
+Hardcore catches Luchini with a heavy cross to the chin.
Hardcore lands a bone crushing haymaker and Luchini's mouth guard flies into the far corner -- he's down!!

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Luchini struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Luchini hits with a pair of shots to the chest.
+Luchini hits Hardcore with a flurry of shots to the nose.
+Luchini attacks with a series of stinging shots to the temple. Hardcore backpedals to his own corner.
+Hardcore thumps Luchini with a stinging roundhouse to the eye.
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+Hardcore throws a volley of wild punches to the eye.
Hardcore lands a powerful smash to the jaw and Luchini is knocked out of the ring!!

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He's Out!
Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Hardcore grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Luchini looks exhausted. He has serious cut above the right eye.






Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 2: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 3: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 4: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 5: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 6: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 7: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 8: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 2: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 3: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 4: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 5: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 6: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 7: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 8: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9


Christy Martin had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 2: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 3: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 4: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 5: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 6: Luchini the Understudy 10-9
Round 7: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9
Round 8: Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes 10-9

Kenyatta "HardCore" Holmes wins by a knockout!