Public Fight Report
(Super-Middleweight) Cliff Rhodes defeated Ernie Bjorkman by knockout (KO) in round 12.Match Friday, January 13, 2023In this corner, standing 4 feet and 9 inches (145 centimeters) tall weighing in at 145 pounds (66 kilograms) is Cliff Rhodes!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 3 inches (191 centimeters) tall weighing in at 168 pounds (76 kilograms) is Ernie Bjorkman!!
The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.
ROUND 1
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rhodes jars Bjorkman with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus.
-Rhodes tries a pair of left blows to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Rhodes attempts a flurry of blows to the chest, but fails to score.
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+Rhodes nails Bjorkman with a uppercut to the stomach.
+Bjorkman tosses a series of nasty punches to the chin.
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+Bjorkman wakes up the fans with a jab to the temple!
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+Bjorkman pokes Rhodes with a pair of light blows to the temple.
+Bjorkman scores with a pair of nice punches to the nose. Rhodes sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bjorkman annoys Rhodes with a volley of quick blows to the chin!
+Rhodes tosses a pair of blows to the solar plexus.
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+Bjorkman attacks with a barrage of stiff punches to the chest.
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+Bjorkman pummels Rhodes with a series of powerful punches to the head.
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+Bjorkman tattoos Rhodes with a nice straight right to the eye. Rhodes beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 17 of 33 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 30 of 30 punches.
Ernie Bjorkman won the round 10-9
Ernie Bjorkman is winning the fight 10-9
Rhodes doesn't want to stop fighting!
Bjorkman doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
+Rhodes hits with a pair of solid shots to the stomach. Bjorkman backpedals to his own corner.
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+Rhodes punches Bjorkman with a flurry of punches to the ribs. Bjorkman quickly recovers.
+Bjorkman throws a painful jab to the stomach.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bjorkman tags Rhodes with a volley of strong punches to the ribs.
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-Rhodes lunges with a pair of right blows to the solar plexus, but Bjorkman quickly backs away.
+Bjorkman grazes Rhodes with a series of blows to the solar plexus.
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-Rhodes attempts a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but Bjorkman stays away from it.
Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bjorkman smacks Rhodes with a pair of strong punches to the stomach.
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+Rhodes grazes Bjorkman with a pair of painful punches to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 20 of 31 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 32 of 32 punches.
Cliff Rhodes won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rhodes doesn't want to stop fighting!
Bjorkman doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
+Bjorkman solidly lands a series of punches to the stomach.
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-Rhodes lashes out with a flurry of shots to the ribs, but Bjorkman deftly avoits it.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rhodes throws a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Bjorkman ties him up.
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+Rhodes thumps Bjorkman with a pair of blows to the chest. Bjorkman sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-Rhodes throws a flurry of shots to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Rhodes smacks Bjorkman with a series of off balance blows to the ribs. Bjorkman hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Bjorkman connects with a pair of nasty blows to the chest.
+Rhodes slams Bjorkman with a uppercut to the stomach.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bjorkman connects with a series of stiff punches to the stomach.
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+Rhodes suprises Bjorkman with a barrage of hard punches to the stomach.
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+Bjorkman pops Rhodes with a volley of glancing punches to the stomach.
+Bjorkman annoys Rhodes with a heavy jab to the stomach.
+Bjorkman connects with a pair of vicious punches to the stomach.
+ The fighters swap blows to the eye.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 18 of 29 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 30 of 30 punches.
Ernie Bjorkman won the round 10-9
Ernie Bjorkman is winning the fight 29-28
Rhodes doesn't even want to rest!
Bjorkman doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
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+Rhodes backs up Bjorkman with a barrage of shots to the stomach.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bjorkman hits with a furious hook to the stomach.
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+Bjorkman nails Rhodes with a light jab to the chest.
+Rhodes throws a flurry of powerful punches to the chest.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rhodes tries a uppercut to the stomach, but Bjorkman takes it in the forearms.
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+Rhodes takes charge with a volley of nasty blows to the chest.
+Bjorkman tags Rhodes with a barrage of stinging punches to the chest.
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+ The fighters exchange blows to the mouth.
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+Bjorkman tags Rhodes with a barrage of wild punches to the solar plexus. Rhodes falls against the ropes!
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-Rhodes throws a series of left punches to the ribs, but he's too slow.
+Bjorkman hits Rhodes with a nice right to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 18 of 35 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 32 of 32 punches.
Ernie Bjorkman won the round 10-9
Ernie Bjorkman is winning the fight 39-37
Rhodes doesn't even want to rest!
Bjorkman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
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+Bjorkman stuns Rhodes with a flurry of punches to the chest.
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-Rhodes lunges with a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but to no avail.
+Rhodes hits with a series of heavy shots to the stomach.
+Bjorkman belts Rhodes with a series of punches to the stomach!
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-Rhodes fires a pair of left blows to the stomach, but fails to score.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bjorkman fires a loud left to the stomach.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Bjorkman staggers Rhodes with a flurry of glancing blows to the ribs.
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+Rhodes thumps Bjorkman with a volley of heavy shots to the chest. Bjorkman covers up.
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+Rhodes jolts Bjorkman with a barrage of solid blows to the chest. Bjorkman doesn't notice.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 18 of 34 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 26 of 31 punches.
Cliff Rhodes won the round 10-9
Ernie Bjorkman is winning the fight 48-47
Rhodes doesn't even want to rest!
Bjorkman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
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+Bjorkman strikes with a barrage of glancing blows to the stomach.
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+Bjorkman wallops Rhodes with a flurry of punches to the ribs!
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+Bjorkman smacks Rhodes with a loud jab to the stomach.
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+Bjorkman annoys Rhodes with a volley of punches to the ribs.
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+Bjorkman hits with a barrage of commanding punches to the chest.
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+Rhodes wallops Bjorkman with a series of powerful blows to the stomach.
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-Rhodes lunges with a series of blows to the chest, but Bjorkman leaps aside.
Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rhodes throws a barrage of right punches to the chest, but Bjorkman steps aside and laughs.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rhodes fires a solid hook to the ribs!! Bjorkman doesn't seem bothered.
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+Rhodes annoys Bjorkman with a series of stinging punches to the ribs. Bjorkman backpedals to his own corner.
-Rhodes attacks with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Bjorkman quickly backs away.
+Bjorkman throws a pair of vicious punches to the stomach. Rhodes falls against the ropes!
BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 20 of 29 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 27 of 33 punches.
Cliff Rhodes won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rhodes remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Bjorkman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Bjorkman punches Rhodes with a powerful jab to the face.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rhodes throws a pair of shots to the stomach. Bjorkman doesn't notice.
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-Rhodes paws a pair of right blows to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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-Rhodes tries a volley of left punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Rhodes belts Bjorkman with a flurry of hard blows to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 17 of 32 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 6 of 8 punches.
Cliff Rhodes won the round 10-9
Cliff Rhodes is winning the fight 67-66
Rhodes doesn't even want to rest!
Bjorkman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Rhodes grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
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+Bjorkman pummels Rhodes with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus. Rhodes ignores it.
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-Rhodes tries to land a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but Bjorkman steps aside.
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+Bjorkman shakes Rhodes with a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Bjorkman tags Rhodes with a volley of stiff punches to the chest!!
+Rhodes connects with a barrage of stiff punches to the ribs.
+Rhodes throws a pair of heavy blows to the stomach. Bjorkman doesn't notice.
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+Bjorkman punches Rhodes with a flurry of off balance punches to the ribs. Rhodes sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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-Rhodes attempts a volley of punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
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+Bjorkman throws a volley of off balance punches to the chest. Rhodes asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Rhodes hits with a flurry of light shots to the chest!
+Bjorkman lashes out with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus. Rhodes is hurt!
+Bjorkman hits with a series of punches to the stomach. Rhodes falls against the ropes!
Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
Bjorkman tries to attack, but Rhodes hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 16 of 31 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 32 of 32 punches.
Cliff Rhodes won the round 10-9
Cliff Rhodes is winning the fight 77-75
Rhodes remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Bjorkman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
Rhodes is brawling. (inside)
Bjorkman is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Rhodes charges with a flurry of blows to the jaw, but Bjorkman ducks.
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+Rhodes jars Bjorkman with a barrage of shots to the mouth.
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+Rhodes attacks with a series of loud punches to the temple.
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+Bjorkman backs up Rhodes with a pair of punches to the face!
+Rhodes rocks Bjorkman with a pair of strong blows to the nose.
+Rhodes suprises Bjorkman with a hook to the face.
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-Rhodes attempts a series of blows to the face, but Bjorkman ducks.
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-Rhodes lashes out with a pair of right shots to the mouth, but misses completely.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 20 of 43 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 8 of 8 punches.
Cliff Rhodes won the round 10-9
Cliff Rhodes is winning the fight 87-84
Rhodes remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Bjorkman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 10
Rhodes is brawling. (inside)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
-Rhodes fires a barrage of left punches to the jaw, but fails to score.
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+Bjorkman attacks with a barrage of stinging punches to the chest!!
+Bjorkman tattoos Rhodes with a series of wild punches to the ribs.
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+Rhodes catches Bjorkman with a volley of quick punches to the mouth!
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+Rhodes fires a volley of quick punches to the eye.
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-Rhodes throws a pair of right blows to the jaw, but only hits air.
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+Bjorkman tosses a wild jab to the ribs. Rhodes grimaces in pain.
+Bjorkman connects with a pair of furious shots to the chest.
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-Rhodes lunges with a pair of punches to the face, but Bjorkman escapes.
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+Bjorkman throws a series of nasty punches to the ribs! Rhodes sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Rhodes annoys Bjorkman with a powerful hook to the head.
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+Bjorkman suprises Rhodes with a commanding jab to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 23 of 40 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 32 of 35 punches.
Ernie Bjorkman won the round 10-9
Cliff Rhodes is winning the fight 96-94
Rhodes remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Bjorkman remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has a bloody nose. He has a broken tooth.
ROUND 11
Rhodes is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Bjorkman is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Rhodes takes charge with a flurry of roundhouses to the jaw. Bjorkman falls against the ropes!
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+Rhodes wallops Bjorkman with a roundhouse to the head.
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-Rhodes charges with a left right to the head, but comes up empty.
-Rhodes fires a left roundhouse to the head, but to no avail.
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+Rhodes pokes Bjorkman with a series of shots to the jaw. Bjorkman doesn't seem bothered.
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-Rhodes fires a volley of left shots to the nose, but fails to score.
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-Rhodes tries to land a volley of left shots to the nose, but misses completely.
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+Rhodes fires a flurry of furious punches to the temple.
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+Bjorkman strikes with a volley of shots to the nose. Rhodes sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Cliff Rhodes landed 21 of 40 punches, and Ernie Bjorkman landed 8 of 8 punches.
Cliff Rhodes won the round 10-9
Cliff Rhodes is winning the fight 106-103
Rhodes remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Bjorkman grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut above the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a broken nose. He has a broken jaw.
ROUND 12
Rhodes is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Bjorkman is using the ring. (using the ring)
+Bjorkman wakes up the fans with a pair of commanding shots to the eye. Rhodes covers up.
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-Rhodes launches a barrage of uppercuts to the head, but fails to score.
+Bjorkman hits Rhodes with a flurry of punches to the head.
Bjorkman lands a resounding right cross to the jaw and Rhodes staggers. He reaches for the ropes ... and misses -- Flop!!
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Rhodes struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Bjorkman hurts Rhodes with a roundhouse to the chin.
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-Rhodes attempts a pair of left punches to the face, but Bjorkman ducks just in time.
+Rhodes suprises Bjorkman with a barrage of nasty roundhouses to the temple. Bjorkman hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Bjorkman catches Rhodes with a furious left to the mouth.
+Bjorkman solidly lands a solid jab to the nose!
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+Rhodes smacks Bjorkman with a off balance left to the face.
+Rhodes pops Bjorkman with a barrage of heavy punches to the head.
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+Bjorkman backs up Rhodes with a stinging jab to the eye. Rhodes asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Bjorkman slams Rhodes with a barrage of punches to the eye. Rhodes sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+ The fighters exchange punches to the chin.
+Rhodes hits with a left to the temple!
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+Rhodes shakes Bjorkman with a series of hard roundhouses to the eye.
Rhodes lands a terrific punch in the nose and Bjorkman is knocked off his feet!!
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He's Out!
Cliff Rhodes wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Rhodes grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut below the right eye.
Bjorkman is obviously tired. He has serious cut above the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a broken nose. He has a broken jaw.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 2: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 3: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 4: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 5: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 6: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 7: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 8: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 9: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 10: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 11: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 2: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 3: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 6: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 7: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 8: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 9: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 10: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 11: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 2: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 3: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 4: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 5: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 6: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 7: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 8: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 9: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Round 10: Ernie Bjorkman 10-9
Round 11: Cliff Rhodes 10-9
Cliff Rhodes wins by a knockout!
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