Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Rusev defeated Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson by knockout (KO) in round 8.Match Saturday, February 4, 2023In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 187 pounds (85 kilograms) is Rusev!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 8 inches (203 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson!!
The referee for this bout will be Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
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+ The fighters exchange shots to the mouth.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bigfoot hits with a series of punches to the stomach. Rusev laughs!
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+Bigfoot annoys Rusev with a pair of wild punches to the ribs.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bigfoot fires a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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-Rusev tries a flurry of blows to the head, but Bigfoot narrowly avoids it
+Bigfoot attacks with a flurry of punches to the chest.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Bigfoot throws a series of punches to the chest.
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev lashes out with a stinging uppercut to the temple.
+Rusev pummels Bigfoot with a left to the jaw.
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+Rusev grazes Bigfoot with a barrage of glancing punches to the chin.
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+Bigfoot slams Rusev with a barrage of blows to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 16 of 25 punches, and Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson landed 23 of 30 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
This fight is too close to call.
Rusev doesn't even want to rest!
Bigfoot doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 2
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Bigfoot lands a barrage of punches to the ribs.
+Rusev fires a loud hook to the stomach!
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+Bigfoot hits with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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-Bigfoot lunges with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bigfoot throws a pair of powerful punches to the stomach.
+Bigfoot hits with a series of light punches to the chest.
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bigfoot hits with a flurry of quick punches to the solar plexus.
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+Rusev lands a series of nasty punches to the ribs.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rusev tries to land a hook to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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+Rusev smashes Bigfoot with a flurry of off balance punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 17 of 24 punches, and Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson landed 28 of 31 punches.
Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson won the round 10-9
Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson is winning the fight 20-19
Rusev remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Bigfoot remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 3
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Bigfoot tattoos Rusev with a barrage of punches to the ribs. Rusev sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Rusev hits Bigfoot with a flurry of furious punches to the stomach.
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-Rusev attempts a cross to the chest, but Bigfoot backs out of it.
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-Bigfoot probes with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+Bigfoot nails Rusev with a flurry of nice shots to the solar plexus.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev rocks Bigfoot with a volley of stinging blows to the chest!
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev fires a pair of blows to the ribs.
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bigfoot smashes Rusev with a straight right to the solar plexus! Rusev seems wobbly!
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Bigfoot fires a series of powerful punches to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 15 of 25 punches, and Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson landed 23 of 32 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson is winning the fight 30-29
Rusev grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Bigfoot grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 4
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
+Rusev annoys Bigfoot with a series of light shots to the ribs. Bigfoot falls against the ropes!
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-Rusev attempts a series of blows to the ribs, but Bigfoot ties him up.
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+Bigfoot wakes up the fans with a series of nice punches to the solar plexus.
+Bigfoot fires a volley of punches to the chest!
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rusev probes with a flurry of left punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
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+Bigfoot hammers Rusev with a volley of glancing punches to the solar plexus.
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+Rusev lashes out with a roundhouse to the ribs. Bigfoot is hurt!
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev hits Bigfoot with a pair of strong punches to the ribs.
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bigfoot stuns Rusev with a flurry of nice punches to the stomach.
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+Bigfoot drills Rusev with a flurry of stinging punches to the chest. Rusev retreats to the far corner.
+Rusev wallops Bigfoot with a series of painful punches to the chest!
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the jaw.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 19 of 32 punches, and Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson landed 21 of 34 punches.
Rusev won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rusev grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Bigfoot is obviously tired.
ROUND 5
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Bigfoot strikes with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
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+Rusev jars Bigfoot with a pair of wild blows to the ribs. Bigfoot doesn't seem bothered.
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+Rusev hits with a volley of mean punches to the stomach.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Bigfoot attempts a left jab to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Rusev tries a left to the chest, but comes up empty.
+Rusev annoys Bigfoot with a barrage of blows to the chest. Bigfoot asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Bigfoot solidly lands a pair of nasty punches to the solar plexus. Rusev covers up.
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rusev paws a right hook to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+Bigfoot lands a flurry of punches to the ribs. Rusev sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 21 of 34 punches, and Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson landed 22 of 33 punches.
Rusev won the round 10-9
Rusev is winning the fight 49-48
Rusev is obviously tired.
Bigfoot is slowing down.
ROUND 6
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rusev lashes out with a volley of punches to the chest, but he's too slow.
+Bigfoot fires a volley of shots to the chest.
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+Rusev pummels Bigfoot with a flurry of shots to the chest.
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+Bigfoot grazes Rusev with an illegal rabbit punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Rusev nails Bigfoot with a painful straight right to the stomach.
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+Rusev lashes out with a vicious straight right to the stomach.
Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Bigfoot thumps Rusev with a flurry of wild punches to the chest!!
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+Bigfoot fires a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Bigfoot launches a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
-Rusev fires a series of blows to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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+Bigfoot wakes up the fans with a volley of strong punches to the ribs.
-Rusev attempts a barrage of left blows to the solar plexus, but Bigfoot deftly avoits it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 19 of 29 punches, and Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson landed 22 of 31 punches.
Rusev won the round 10-9
Rusev is winning the fight 59-57
Rusev is slowing down.
Bigfoot looks exhausted.
ROUND 7
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rusev throws a series of right blows to the stomach, but misses completely.
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+Bigfoot annoys Rusev with a series of mean punches to the ribs!
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rusev fires a off balance jab to the solar plexus.
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+Bigfoot pops Rusev with a barrage of solid punches to the chest. Rusev gets mad!
+Bigfoot scores with a flurry of punches to the chest! Rusev sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Rusev takes charge with a series of loud blows to the stomach.
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-Bigfoot probes with a right to the ribs, but Rusev ties him up.
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+Rusev attacks with a flurry of shots to the ribs.
+Bigfoot pokes Rusev with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rusev lunges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
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Bigfoot tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rusev throws a volley of left shots to the stomach, but loses his balance.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 17 of 32 punches, and Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson landed 18 of 31 punches.
Rusev won the round 10-9
Rusev is winning the fight 69-66
Rusev is slowing down.
Bigfoot looks exhausted.
ROUND 8
Rusev is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Bigfoot stays outside and uses his jab.
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+ The fighters trade blows to the nose.
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-Rusev attempts a volley of left roundhouses to the jaw, but Bigfoot stays away from it.
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+Bigfoot connects with a pair of painful punches to the chest.
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+Rusev hits with a volley of powerful shots to the mouth. Bigfoot covers up.
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+Rusev suprises Bigfoot with a barrage of wild uppercuts to the face!
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+Bigfoot clocks Rusev with a barrage of solid punches to the stomach.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the temple.
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+Rusev whacks Bigfoot with a volley of punches to the chin. Bigfoot falls against the ropes!
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+Bigfoot slams Rusev with a stiff straight right to the stomach.
+Bigfoot wakes up the fans with a barrage of solid punches to the stomach.
+Rusev tattoos Bigfoot with a pair of blows to the chin. Bigfoot hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Rusev lands a ferocious cross to the jaw and Bigfoot collapses!!
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Bigfoot struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Rusev jolts Bigfoot with a series of uppercuts to the nose.
Rusev lands a brutal left haymaker and Bigfoot is knocked off his feet!!
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He's Out!
Rusev wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Rusev can't remember which corner is his.
Bigfoot can't remember which corner is his. He has cut above the right eye. He has minor cut above the left eye. He has serious cut below the left eye. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody lip.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rusev 10-9
Round 2: Rusev 10-9
Round 3: Rusev 10-9
Round 4: Rusev 10-9
Round 5: Rusev 10-9
Round 6: Rusev 10-9
Round 7: Rusev 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rusev 10-9
Round 2: Rusev 10-9
Round 3: Rusev 10-9
Round 4: Rusev 10-9
Round 5: Rusev 10-9
Round 6: Rusev 10-9
Round 7: Rusev 10-9
Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Kyle "BigFoot" Anderson 10-9
Round 2: Rusev 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Rusev 10-9
Round 5: Rusev 10-9
Round 6: Rusev 10-9
Round 7: Rusev 10-9
Rusev wins by a knockout!
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