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(Heavyweight) Josh 'Spikey' Gates and Dariusz The Second fought to a majority decision draw: 114-116, 114-114, 114-114.

Match Friday, May 19, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 11 inches (180 centimeters) tall weighing in at 227 pounds (103 kilograms) is Josh 'Spikey' Gates!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 6 inches (198 centimeters) tall weighing in at 267 pounds (121 kilograms) is Dariusz The Second!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Gates clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Dariusz stays outside and uses his jab.

-Dariusz charges with a barrage of punches to the temple, but flails uselessly.
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+Dariusz hits Gates with a series of hard punches to the temple.
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+Gates smashes Dariusz with a flurry of punches to the stomach!!
-Gates launches a pair of left punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Dariusz shakes Gates with a pair of furious punches to the temple. Gates is hurt!
-Gates throws a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
+Gates pummels Dariusz with a series of blows to the ribs.
-Gates attacks with a flurry of punches to the chest, but Dariusz ties him up.
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+Dariusz smashes Gates with a pair of punches to the temple.
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+Gates jars Dariusz with a volley of off balance punches to the solar plexus.
+Dariusz hits with a wild uppercut to the chin.
+Dariusz jars Gates with a series of painful punches to the jaw. Gates doesn't notice.
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+Dariusz grazes Gates with a pair of punches to the chin.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dariusz hits with a barrage of powerful punches to the jaw.
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+Gates wallops Dariusz with a flurry of mean blows to the chest. Dariusz asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dariusz slams Gates with a series of punches to the nose!
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+ The fighters swap shots to the nose.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 19 of 41 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 44 of 57 punches.

Dariusz The Second won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 10-9


Gates doesn't want to stop fighting!

Dariusz doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 2

Gates clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Dariusz stays outside and uses his jab.

Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Dariusz hammers Gates with a quick jab to the mouth.
+Dariusz strikes with a volley of punches to the nose.
+Gates grazes Dariusz with a flurry of nice blows to the chest! Dariusz covers up.
-Gates probes with a barrage of left shots to the ribs, but Dariusz beats a hasty retreat.
-Gates probes with a flurry of left blows to the chest, but goes wide.
+Dariusz wakes up the fans with a volley of punches to the eye.
-Gates probes with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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+Gates suprises Dariusz with a flurry of wild blows to the stomach!
+Dariusz catches Gates with a stinging straight right to the jaw.
-Gates fires a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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-Gates lunges with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Dariusz connects with a flurry of hard shots to the chin! Gates grimaces in pain.
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+Dariusz pokes Gates with a flurry of furious punches to the mouth.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gates takes charge with a series of glancing punches to the solar plexus!
+Dariusz suprises Gates with a barrage of powerful punches to the head.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gates throws a pair of blows to the ribs, but Dariusz hides behind his gloves.
-Dariusz probes with a volley of left punches to the mouth, but misses completely.
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+ The fighters swap blows to the mouth.
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+Dariusz punches Gates with a series of stinging punches to the head.
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+Dariusz hits Gates with a flurry of wild shots to the temple!!
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+Gates whacks Dariusz with a flurry of glancing punches to the solar plexus.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 23 of 48 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 46 of 52 punches.

Dariusz The Second won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 20-18


Gates doesn't even want to rest!

Dariusz doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Gates fights inside. (inside)
Dariusz is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Gates throws a barrage of blows to the stomach, but misses completely.
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-Gates fires a barrage of shots to the chest, but goes wide.
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+Gates nails Dariusz with a series of vicious blows to the chest.
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+Gates lands a series of shots to the stomach.
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+Dariusz shakes Gates with a barrage of solid punches to the temple.
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+Dariusz lands a pair of mean punches to the chin.
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+Dariusz thumps Gates with a flurry of solid punches to the jaw.
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+Gates nails Dariusz with a pair of blows to the stomach!! Dariusz seems wobbly!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 16 of 34 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 20 of 26 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 30-28


Gates doesn't even want to rest!

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Gates is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Dariusz is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Dariusz jolts Gates with a off balance jab to the head.
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-Dariusz probes with a volley of punches to the mouth, but Gates hides behind his gloves.
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+Dariusz pops Gates with a series of punches to the jaw.
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-Dariusz probes with a barrage of punches to the nose, but Gates beats a hasty retreat.
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+Dariusz attacks with a pair of stinging punches to the mouth.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 5 of 8 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 13 of 24 punches.

Dariusz The Second won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 40-37


Gates doesn't even want to rest!

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Gates fights inside. (inside)
Dariusz is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Gates attacks with a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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+Dariusz punches Gates with a volley of shots to the temple.
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+Gates pops Dariusz with a series of nice punches to the solar plexus.
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+Dariusz lands a series of nasty punches to the chin. Gates gets mad!
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+Gates pounds Dariusz with a pair of heavy blows to the ribs.
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+Gates hits with a series of shots to the solar plexus. Dariusz hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Gates probes with a series of shots to the stomach, but Dariusz covers himself well.
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+Dariusz hits with a barrage of quick punches to the mouth.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 16 of 31 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 20 of 25 punches.

Dariusz The Second won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 50-46


Gates doesn't even want to rest!

Dariusz grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 6

Gates clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Dariusz is backpedaling. (using the ring)

Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gates throws a volley of shots to the nose, but Dariusz deftly avoits it.
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+Gates jars Dariusz with a pair of solid punches to the jaw.
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+Gates punches Dariusz with a volley of blows to the stomach.
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+Gates annoys Dariusz with a series of blows to the chin.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gates grazes Dariusz with a hook to the face.
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-Gates fires a series of right punches to the face, but Dariusz stays away from it.
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+Dariusz hurts Gates with a series of punches to the temple.
-Gates launches a flurry of blows to the chest, but Dariusz beats a hasty retreat.
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+Gates punches Dariusz with a barrage of shots to the face. Dariusz falls against the ropes!
-Gates probes with a series of punches to the chin, but he's too slow.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gates hits with a pair of painful punches to the chin. Dariusz retreats to the far corner.
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-Gates tries to land a pair of right punches to the ribs, but misses.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 31 of 66 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 6 of 8 punches.

Josh 'Spikey' Gates won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 59-56


Gates remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Gates covers up.
Dariusz is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Dariusz lunges with a flurry of punches to the chin, but goes wide.
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-Dariusz lashes out with a flurry of punches to the eye, but fails to score.
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+Dariusz pounds Gates with a series of punches to the nose.
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+Dariusz tattoos Gates with a volley of punches to the face. Gates doesn't seem bothered.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 4 of 8 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 12 of 23 punches.

Dariusz The Second won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 69-65


Gates doesn't even want to rest!

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

Gates clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Dariusz is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Gates throws a pair of punches to the face, but Dariusz ties him up.
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+Gates nails Dariusz with a volley of vicious punches to the face.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gates tosses a flurry of wild shots to the eye.
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+Gates smacks Dariusz with a bite to the ear! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Dariusz charges with a pair of left punches to the face, but comes up empty.
+Dariusz stuns Gates with a pair of stiff punches to the temple. Gates gets mad!
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-Gates launches a right straight right to the face, but Dariusz hides behind his gloves.
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-Gates attempts a flurry of right punches to the mouth, but Dariusz takes it in the forearms.
+Gates hits with a series of glancing blows to the head!!
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dariusz annoys Gates with a barrage of heavy punches to the temple!
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-Gates attempts a barrage of shots to the jaw, but is ineffective.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gates fires a volley of blows to the temple.
-Gates probes with a series of right shots to the mouth, but Dariusz quickly backs away.
+Gates jolts Dariusz with a barrage of quick blows to the temple. Dariusz sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
+Gates strikes with a jab to the stomach. Dariusz doesn't seem bothered.
+ The fighters trade shots to the face.
+Dariusz pops Gates with a barrage of light punches to the jaw.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 33 of 57 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 14 of 23 punches.

Josh 'Spikey' Gates won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 78-75


Gates remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

Gates clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Dariusz is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Gates solidly lands a volley of punches to the head. Dariusz sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-Gates paws a volley of blows to the face, but comes up empty.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gates fires a flurry of shots to the eye! Dariusz falls against the ropes!
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+Gates throws a strong uppercut to the nose. Dariusz hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gates probes with a flurry of left punches to the nose, but loses his balance.
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+Gates hits with a nice uppercut to the mouth.
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-Gates tries a uppercut to the stomach, but goes wide.
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+Gates takes charge with a pair of painful punches to the chin!
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-Gates tries to land a series of shots to the eye, but Dariusz stays away from it.
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-Dariusz tries a left jab to the temple, but falls short.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dariusz connects with a loud jab to the eye. Gates laughs!
-Dariusz throws a pair of right punches to the head, but misses completely.
-Gates launches a barrage of blows to the chin, but falls short.
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+Gates connects with a series of stinging punches to the stomach.
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+Dariusz wallops Gates with a barrage of stiff punches to the chin.
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+Gates suprises Dariusz with a flurry of stiff blows to the head.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 32 of 56 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 12 of 25 punches.

Josh 'Spikey' Gates won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 87-85


Gates remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 10

Gates covers up.
Dariusz stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Dariusz hits with a volley of punches to the head.
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+Dariusz hurts Gates with a left to the face!
+Dariusz wakes up the fans with a pair of nasty punches to the jaw.
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-Dariusz throws a flurry of punches to the chin, but misses completely.
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-Dariusz attempts a series of right punches to the face, but goes wide.
-Dariusz lunges with a volley of punches to the head, but Gates narrowly avoids it
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-Dariusz tries a pair of right punches to the temple, but falls short.
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+Dariusz hits with a wild sweeping right to the face.
+Dariusz takes charge with a flurry of punches to the eye.
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+Dariusz solidly lands a volley of nice punches to the mouth.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 4 of 8 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 32 of 59 punches.

Dariusz The Second won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 97-94


Gates remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 11

Gates flails at his opponent and ties him up. (clinching)
Dariusz tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)

+Gates tags Dariusz with a series of blows to the face.
-Gates paws a barrage of blows to the eye, but Dariusz steps aside and laughs.
+Gates throws a barrage of shots to the chest.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gates lands a flurry of combinations to the chin.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gates attacks with a volley of shots to the head, but Dariusz takes it in the forearms.
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+Dariusz hammers Gates with a series of blows to the head.
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+Gates annoys Dariusz with a flurry of stiff shots to the chin!!
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gates throws a pair of punches to the head, but Dariusz leaps aside.
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-Gates tries to land a volley of blows to the face, but Dariusz deftly avoits it.
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+Dariusz clocks Gates with a glancing straight right to the temple.
+Gates wallops Dariusz with a pair of stiff punches to the solar plexus. Dariusz laughs!
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+Gates connects with a flurry of stiff punches to the chin.
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-Dariusz tries a left combination to the chin, but Gates deftly avoits it.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Gates throws a volley of punches to the face.
-Dariusz attempts a barrage of right punches to the temple, but Gates leaps aside.
-Gates charges with a flurry of combinations to the mouth, but Dariusz quickly backs away.
+Gates wakes up the fans with a series of commanding shots to the face.
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-Gates lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the solar plexus, but Dariusz blocks.
+Dariusz wakes up the fans with a flurry of glancing blows to the temple.
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+Gates tosses a hook to the eye.
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-Gates probes with a flurry of right blows to the chin, but fails to score.
-Gates lashes out with a barrage of left blows to the chin, but Dariusz stays away from it.
+Dariusz smashes Gates with a flurry of combinations to the mouth.
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+Gates drills Dariusz with a series of shots to the solar plexus! Dariusz is hurt!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 54 of 91 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 21 of 32 punches.

Josh 'Spikey' Gates won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 106-104


Gates remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Dariusz remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 12

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

+Dariusz wakes up the fans with a barrage of punches to the chin. Gates laughs!
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-Gates throws a volley of left blows to the temple, but misses.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dariusz tattoos Gates with a volley of vicious punches to the face.
+Dariusz wakes up the fans with a series of punches to the mouth!
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-Dariusz lunges with a right uppercut to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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-Gates attacks with a series of right blows to the nose, but Dariusz hides behind his gloves.
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+Gates jars Dariusz with a pair of hard combinations to the eye!! Dariusz covers up.
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+Gates lands a painful cross to the temple.
Dariusz tries to attack, but Gates hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Dariusz smacks Gates with a flurry of nice combinations to the face.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Josh 'Spikey' Gates landed 10 of 24 punches, and Dariusz The Second landed 23 of 33 punches.

Dariusz The Second won the round 10-9

Dariusz The Second is winning the fight 116-113


Gates remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Dariusz grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 2: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 7: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 8: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 9: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 10: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 11: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 12: Dariusz The Second 10-9

Total Score: Dariusz The Second 116-114


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 2: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 3: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 4: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 5: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 6: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 7: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 8: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 9: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 10: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 11: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 12: Dariusz The Second 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.

Oscar De La Hoya scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 2: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 3: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 4: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 5: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 6: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 7: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 8: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 9: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 10: Dariusz The Second 10-9
Round 11: Josh 'Spikey' Gates 10-9
Round 12: Dariusz The Second 10-9

Total Score: A Draw.
The bout is declared a draw!