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(Cruiserweight) Anthony "Rumble" Johnson defeated Cliff Brand by unanimous decision: 119-110, 119-109, 119-109.

Match Saturday, February 18, 2023

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is Anthony "Rumble" Johnson!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 187 pounds (85 kilograms) is Cliff Brand!!

The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.

ROUND 1

Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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+Rumble tags Brand with a series of punches to the head.
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+Brand solidly lands a volley of powerful punches to the chest.
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-Rumble attempts a pair of right punches to the temple, but goes wide.
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-Rumble probes with a flurry of punches to the jaw, but Brand ties him up.
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-Rumble charges with a series of punches to the head, but Brand quickly backs away.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 11 of 35 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 6 of 7 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 10-9


Rumble doesn't even want to rest!

Brand doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

+Brand punches Rumble with a barrage of hard shots to the jaw. Rumble is hurt!
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-Rumble charges with a series of left punches to the chest, but misses.
-Rumble probes with a right straight right to the stomach, but Brand backs out of it.
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-Rumble tries to land a pair of left punches to the ribs, but Brand covers himself well.
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-Rumble attacks with a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rumble launches a barrage of punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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+Rumble grazes Brand with a series of blows to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 8 of 35 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 6 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 20-18


Rumble remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Brand doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble charges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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+Rumble thumps Brand with a barrage of commanding punches to the ribs.
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-Rumble attempts a left right to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Brand whacks Rumble with a series of off balance punches to the nose. Rumble sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Rumble attacks with a volley of right punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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-Rumble fires a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 7 of 34 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 6 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 30-27


Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Brand remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 2 of 7 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 4 of 9 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 40-36


Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Brand remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble launches a flurry of left punches to the head, but Brand quickly backs away.
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+Brand catches Rumble with a pair of nasty shots to the jaw. Rumble sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Rumble throws a right jab to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rumble attacks with a barrage of left punches to the mouth, but Brand escapes.
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+Rumble lands a series of stiff punches to the eye. Brand sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"

BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 24 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 5 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 50-45


Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Brand remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble attempts a pair of punches to the jaw, but Brand stays away from it.
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+Rumble annoys Brand with a series of light blows to the eye.
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-Rumble lashes out with a flurry of punches to the nose, but comes up empty.
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+Brand slams Rumble with a barrage of nasty punches to the solar plexus! Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 24 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 5 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 60-54


Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Brand remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble attacks with a flurry of punches to the face, but falls short.
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-Rumble attempts a series of punches to the mouth, but Brand narrowly avoids it
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-Rumble throws a flurry of punches to the nose, but Brand blocks.
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-Rumble probes with a series of punches to the jaw, but Brand steps aside.
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+Brand hurts Rumble with a pair of punches to the temple!!
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The fighters eye each other warily.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 25 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 6 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 70-63


Rumble is obviously tired.

Brand remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble attempts a right to the nose, but Brand stays away from it.
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-Rumble probes with a pair of punches to the eye, but Brand takes it in the forearms.
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+Brand lands a pair of hard blows to the chin.
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-Rumble tries a volley of punches to the nose, but Brand blocks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 25 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 5 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 80-72


Rumble is obviously tired.

Brand remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble charges with a volley of punches to the head, but flails uselessly.
-Rumble probes with a series of punches to the nose, but Brand deftly avoits it.
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+Brand hammers Rumble with a painful jab to the nose.
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-Rumble lunges with a barrage of punches to the temple, but Brand hides behind his gloves.
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-Rumble launches a right roundhouse to the head, but Brand escapes.
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-Rumble tries to land a volley of right punches to the mouth, but goes wide.
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-Rumble throws a barrage of left blows to the eye, but Brand steps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 29 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 6 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 90-81


Rumble is slowing down.

Brand grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 10

Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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+Brand shakes Rumble with a barrage of blows to the jaw.
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-Rumble tries to land a flurry of right punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
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-Rumble probes with a flurry of punches to the head, but Brand backs out of it.
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-Rumble attempts a volley of punches to the nose, but Brand quickly backs away.
+Rumble annoys Brand with a series of nasty punches to the mouth.
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-Rumble fires a series of left blows to the mouth, but Brand deftly avoits it.
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-Rumble lashes out with a right jab to the face, but loses his balance.
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-Rumble tries to land a volley of punches to the chin, but Brand ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 32 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 6 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 100-90


Rumble is slowing down.

Brand grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 11

Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble probes with a series of right punches to the mouth, but Brand covers himself well.
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-Rumble tries a series of left punches to the mouth, but Brand steps aside.
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-Rumble attempts a series of right punches to the jaw, but Brand deftly avoits it.
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+Brand grazes Rumble with a series of punches to the head.
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-Rumble throws a left hook to the temple, but Brand backs out of it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 31 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 6 of 8 punches.

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 110-99


Rumble looks exhausted.

Brand grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 12

Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Brand covers up.

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-Rumble throws a pair of punches to the jaw, but is ineffective.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 1 of 8 punches, and Cliff Brand landed 5 of 8 punches.

Cliff Brand won the round 10-9

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 119-109


Rumble is slowing down.

Brand remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 3: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 7: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 8: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 11: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 12: Cliff Brand 10-9

Total Score: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 119-110


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 3: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 4: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 5: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 7: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 8: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 11: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 12: Cliff Brand 10-9

Total Score: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 119-109


Roy Jones Jr scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 3: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 4: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 5: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 7: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 8: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 11: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 12: Cliff Brand 10-9

Total Score: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 119-109

Anthony "Rumble" Johnson wins by decision!