Public Fight Report

(Bantamweight) Steve Vai defeated Johanna W B�ckstr�m by knockout (KO) in round 9.

Match Tuesday, November 30, 2021

In this corner, standing 4 feet and 5 inches (135 centimeters) tall weighing in at 118 pounds (54 kilograms) is Steve Vai!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 118 pounds (54 kilograms) is Johanna W B�ckstr�m !!

The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.

ROUND 1

Steve grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ckstr�m punches Steve with a pair of quick punches to the nose.
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+Ckstr�m tags Steve with a flurry of mean punches to the stomach. Steve backpedals to his own corner.
-Steve attempts a flurry of left punches to the chest, but Ckstr�m beats a hasty retreat.
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+Ckstr�m hits with a flurry of off balance punches to the face!!
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+Steve clocks Ckstr�m with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
+Ckstr�m hits with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus.
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Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Steve probes with a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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+Ckstr�m belts Steve with a series of vicious punches to the temple.
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-Steve throws a series of right shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Ckstr�m belts Steve with a barrage of strong punches to the nose.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 10 of 33 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 32 of 32 punches.

Johanna W B�ckstr�m won the round 10-9

Johanna W B�ckstr�m is winning the fight 10-9

Steve doesn't want to stop fighting!

Ckstr�m doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 2

Steve grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

+Ckstr�m slams Steve with a series of punches to the chin. Steve doesn't seem bothered.
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+Ckstr�m pokes Steve with a barrage of punches to the mouth. Steve grimaces in pain.
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+Ckstr�m hits Steve with a series of punches to the chest. Steve gets mad!
Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ckstr�m connects with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
+Steve hits with a barrage of heavy punches to the chest.
Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Steve attacks with a pair of shots to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Ckstr�m pummels Steve with a volley of wild punches to the jaw.
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+Steve throws a series of stinging punches to the solar plexus.
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+Ckstr�m hits with a jab to the mouth.
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-Steve throws a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but Ckstr�m ducks just in time.
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-Steve attacks with a series of shots to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 11 of 32 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 33 of 33 punches.

Johanna W B�ckstr�m won the round 10-9

Johanna W B�ckstr�m is winning the fight 20-18

Steve doesn't want to stop fighting!

Ckstr�m doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 3

Steve grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+Ckstr�m attacks with a roundhouse to the temple.
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-Steve lashes out with a series of blows to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Steve lunges with a uppercut to the solar plexus, but Ckstr�m steps aside and laughs.
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Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Steve launches a flurry of shots to the ribs, but misses.
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+Steve pops Ckstr�m with a series of off balance blows to the chest.
+Ckstr�m hits with a pair of off balance punches to the eye. Steve shakes his head to clear it.
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+Ckstr�m tosses a pair of nice punches to the stomach.
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+Ckstr�m wallops Steve with a volley of nice punches to the face.
+Steve throws a flurry of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Ckstr�m connects with a pair of shots to the temple!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 11 of 30 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 31 of 31 punches.

Johanna W B�ckstr�m won the round 10-9

Johanna W B�ckstr�m is winning the fight 30-27

Steve doesn't want to stop fighting!

Ckstr�m remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 4

Steve grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

+Ckstr�m clocks Steve with a heavy cross to the ribs.
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-Steve launches a flurry of right blows to the ribs, but fails to score.
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-Steve fires a pair of blows to the ribs, but Ckstr�m stays away from it.
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Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Ckstr�m staggers Steve with a left to the nose!
+Steve pummels Ckstr�m with a volley of loud punches to the stomach.
Ckstr�m tries to attack, but Steve hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Steve hits Ckstr�m with a barrage of punches to the stomach. Ckstr�m backpedals to his own corner.
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-Steve lunges with a left roundhouse to the stomach, but Ckstr�m beats a hasty retreat.
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+Ckstr�m hits with a pair of punches to the temple.
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+Ckstr�m staggers Steve with a series of blows to the face.
+Ckstr�m stuns Steve with a pair of loud punches to the head.
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+Ckstr�m attacks with a pair of powerful punches to the mouth!!
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-Steve lashes out with a volley of blows to the ribs, but Ckstr�m hides behind his gloves.
+Ckstr�m annoys Steve with a volley of strong punches to the head.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 10 of 30 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 32 of 33 punches.

Johanna W B�ckstr�m won the round 10-9

Johanna W B�ckstr�m is winning the fight 40-36

Steve doesn't want to stop fighting!

Ckstr�m grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 5

Steve is brawling. (inside)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+Ckstr�m tattoos Steve with a flurry of nice punches to the mouth.
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-Steve probes with a hook to the ribs, but Ckstr�m quickly backs away.
+Ckstr�m punches Steve with a barrage of mean punches to the head. Steve falls against the ropes!
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+Steve attacks with a volley of wild blows to the solar plexus!
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+Ckstr�m belts Steve with a flurry of quick punches to the face.
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+Ckstr�m tosses a flurry of blows to the chin!
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-Steve probes with a volley of blows to the chest, but Ckstr�m ducks just in time.
+Steve rocks Ckstr�m with a series of nasty punches to the solar plexus.
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+Ckstr�m hits Steve with a flurry of quick punches to the solar plexus. Steve beats a hasty retreat.
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-Steve charges with a pair of right blows to the chest, but Ckstr�m leaps aside.
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+Steve hits Ckstr�m with a off balance jab to the stomach!
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-Steve probes with a barrage of left shots to the chest, but Ckstr�m covers himself well.
-Steve lashes out with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 16 of 35 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 31 of 31 punches.

Steve Vai won the round 10-9

Johanna W B�ckstr�m is winning the fight 49-46

Steve doesn't even want to rest!

Ckstr�m is obviously tired.

ROUND 6

Steve is brawling. (inside)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

+Ckstr�m smashes Steve with a jab to the face.
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-Steve tries a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
+Steve pokes Ckstr�m with a roundhouse to the chest.
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+Steve solidly lands a volley of nice punches to the chest.
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+Ckstr�m suprises Steve with a volley of nice punches to the head. Steve falls against the ropes!
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-Steve attempts a pair of blows to the stomach, but is ineffective.
-Steve attacks with a left left to the ribs, but Ckstr�m escapes.
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+Ckstr�m hits Steve with a barrage of nice punches to the chest.
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+Ckstr�m wallops Steve with a sweeping right to the chest.
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+Steve smashes Ckstr�m with a series of hard blows to the ribs. Ckstr�m shakes his head to clear it.
+Ckstr�m fires a pair of strong punches to the face.
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-Steve probes with a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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-Steve fires a hook to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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+Ckstr�m tags Steve with a pair of punches to the ribs. Steve falls against the ropes!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 16 of 39 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 33 of 33 punches.

Steve Vai won the round 10-9

Johanna W B�ckstr�m is winning the fight 58-56

Steve doesn't even want to rest!

Ckstr�m is slowing down.

ROUND 7

Steve is brawling. (inside)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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-Steve launches a pair of left shots to the ribs, but Ckstr�m beats a hasty retreat.
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-Steve tries a barrage of punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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+Steve smashes Ckstr�m with a volley of blows to the stomach. Ckstr�m ignores it.
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+Steve scores with a commanding hook to the ribs. Ckstr�m asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Ckstr�m whacks Steve with a barrage of furious blows to the ribs. Steve doesn't seem bothered.
-Steve attacks with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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+Ckstr�m backs up Steve with a series of stinging shots to the jaw.
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-Steve attempts a series of right punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
+Ckstr�m whacks Steve with a right to the eye.
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+Steve hits with a pair of light punches to the ribs.
+Ckstr�m wallops Steve with a barrage of nasty punches to the solar plexus.
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+Ckstr�m clocks Steve with a pair of strong punches to the head.
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+Ckstr�m annoys Steve with a flurry of stinging punches to the mouth.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 17 of 40 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 31 of 31 punches.

Steve Vai won the round 10-9

Johanna W B�ckstr�m is winning the fight 67-66

Steve doesn't even want to rest!

Ckstr�m looks exhausted.

ROUND 8

Steve is brawling. (inside)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

+Steve scores with a barrage of quick blows to the chest!
-Steve lashes out with a pair of shots to the chest, but Ckstr�m steps aside and laughs.
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-Steve fires a right to the chest, but loses his balance.
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+Ckstr�m scores with a volley of hard punches to the temple.
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+Ckstr�m whacks Steve with a barrage of quick punches to the mouth!
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+Ckstr�m throws a pair of glancing punches to the stomach.
+Steve throws a powerful uppercut to the solar plexus.
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+Ckstr�m hits with a nasty jab to the mouth!
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-Steve paws a volley of punches to the chest, but Ckstr�m backs out of it.
+Ckstr�m hits Steve with a barrage of nasty punches to the eye.
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-Steve probes with a barrage of left punches to the chest, but falls short.
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+Steve jars Ckstr�m with a volley of punches to the ribs.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the temple.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Steve Vai landed 18 of 37 punches, and Johanna W B�ckstr�m landed 31 of 32 punches.

Steve Vai won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.

Steve doesn't even want to rest!

Ckstr�m looks exhausted.

ROUND 9

Steve throws everything he's got! (all-out)
Ckstr�m is backpedaling. (using the ring)

+Steve hurts Ckstr�m with a series of hard punches to the eye.
Steve lands a ferocious haymaker and Ckstr�m hurtles to the canvas!!

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Ckstr�m struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Ckstr�m belts Steve with a flurry of furious punches to the chin! Steve quickly recovers.
+Ckstr�m pummels Steve with a stiff hook to the jaw!
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+Steve lashes out with a barrage of powerful shots to the face!
-Steve charges with a shot to the jaw, but to no avail.
+Steve punches Ckstr�m with a barrage of strong punches to the eye.
Steve lands a terrific left punch in the nose and Ckstr�m is lifted off his feet and onto his back!!

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He's Out!
Steve Vai wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Steve doesn't even want to rest!

Ckstr�m can't remember which corner is his. He has gash above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a broken nose.

Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 2: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 3: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 4: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 5: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 6: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 7: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 8: Steve Vai 10-9

Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 2: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 3: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 4: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 5: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 6: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 7: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 8: Steve Vai 10-9

Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 2: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 3: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 4: Johanna W B�ckstr�m 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 7: Steve Vai 10-9
Round 8: Steve Vai 10-9

Steve Vai wins by a knockout!