Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) The "Thieving Monkey" defeated Rusev by knockout (KO) in round 8.Match Saturday, May 6, 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(183 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is The "Thieving Monkey"!!
The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.
ROUND 1
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Thieving Monkey charges with a series of left punches to the chin, but Rusev covers himself well.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev fires a flurry of quick punches to the temple.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev annoys Thieving Monkey with a barrage of strong blows to the temple.
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+Thieving Monkey throws a flurry of strong punches to the eye.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev hurts Thieving Monkey with a series of shots to the face. Thieving Monkey doesn't notice.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thieving Monkey smashes Rusev with a barrage of light punches to the eye. Rusev gets mad!
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-Rusev lashes out with a barrage of blows to the head, but Thieving Monkey narrowly avoids it
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 14 of 24 punches, and The "Thieving Monkey" landed 15 of 30 punches.
Rusev won the round 10-9
Rusev is winning the fight 10-9
Rusev doesn't even want to rest!
Thieving Monkey doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is using the ring. (using the ring)
+Rusev whacks Thieving Monkey with a flurry of vicious shots to the ribs.
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+Thieving Monkey punches Rusev with a pair of nice punches to the head. Rusev beats a hasty retreat.
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-Rusev attempts a volley of punches to the chest, but he's too slow.
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-Thieving Monkey tries a series of punches to the chest, but Rusev ties him up.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rusev whacks Thieving Monkey with a series of shots to the chest. Thieving Monkey hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Thieving Monkey fires a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Thieving Monkey punches Rusev with a series of painful punches to the face!
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev solidly lands a barrage of wild blows to the ribs.
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+Thieving Monkey hits Rusev with a series of punches to the jaw.
-Rusev probes with a volley of right blows to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Thieving Monkey hits Rusev with a solid jab to the jaw.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 15 of 25 punches, and The "Thieving Monkey" landed 26 of 40 punches.
The "Thieving Monkey" won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rusev grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Thieving Monkey doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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-Thieving Monkey probes with a right straight right to the face, but comes up empty.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Thieving Monkey paws a barrage of punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rusev hits Thieving Monkey with a barrage of solid punches to the stomach.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rusev launches a series of right blows to the stomach, but Thieving Monkey quickly backs away.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rusev attacks with a flurry of left shots to the solar plexus, but Thieving Monkey blocks.
+Thieving Monkey hits with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus!
+Thieving Monkey hits with a pair of punches to the jaw.
+Thieving Monkey strikes with a volley of strong punches to the jaw. Rusev sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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+Thieving Monkey punches Rusev with a series of blows to the ribs. Rusev backpedals to his own corner.
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+Thieving Monkey punches Rusev with a barrage of loud punches to the chin.
+Rusev punches Thieving Monkey with a barrage of vicious blows to the stomach. Thieving Monkey grimaces in pain.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 12 of 24 punches, and The "Thieving Monkey" landed 28 of 49 punches.
The "Thieving Monkey" won the round 10-9
The "Thieving Monkey" is winning the fight 29-28
Rusev is obviously tired.
Thieving Monkey remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rusev paws a barrage of punches to the stomach, but Thieving Monkey ducks just in time.
-Thieving Monkey paws a series of right shots to the jaw, but only hits air.
+Thieving Monkey hits Rusev with a flurry of heavy punches to the eye.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thieving Monkey belts Rusev with a pair of punches to the chin.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rusev throws a hook to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
-Thieving Monkey probes with a volley of right punches to the head, but only hits air.
+Thieving Monkey lashes out with a mean jab to the face.
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+Rusev stuns Thieving Monkey with a painful roundhouse to the chest!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 11 of 22 punches, and The "Thieving Monkey" landed 16 of 34 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
The "Thieving Monkey" is winning the fight 39-38
Rusev is obviously tired.
Thieving Monkey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut below the left eye.
ROUND 5
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rusev punches Thieving Monkey with a series of punches to the ribs.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thieving Monkey attacks with a powerful hook to the mouth.
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+Thieving Monkey wakes up the fans with a barrage of commanding shots to the jaw!!
+Thieving Monkey nails Rusev with a vicious roundhouse to the eye.
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-Rusev throws a left to the chest, but Thieving Monkey narrowly avoids it
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-Thieving Monkey probes with a roundhouse to the solar plexus, but Rusev steps aside and laughs.
+Thieving Monkey hits Rusev with a volley of off balance punches to the chin!
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+Rusev pokes Thieving Monkey with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
-Rusev probes with a volley of left blows to the chest, but goes wide.
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+Thieving Monkey drills Rusev with a pair of stiff punches to the mouth!! Rusev sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rusev probes with a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 11 of 32 punches, and The "Thieving Monkey" landed 26 of 47 punches.
The "Thieving Monkey" won the round 10-9
The "Thieving Monkey" is winning the fight 49-47
Rusev looks exhausted.
Thieving Monkey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut below the left eye.
ROUND 6
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rusev throws a series of right blows to the solar plexus, but Thieving Monkey leaps aside.
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+Rusev attacks with a series of blows to the stomach.
-Thieving Monkey tries to land a right roundhouse to the mouth, but Rusev deftly avoits it.
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-Rusev lunges with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Thieving Monkey pounds Rusev with a pair of powerful punches to the eye.
Thieving Monkey lands a resounding left uppercut and Rusev drops like a stone!!
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Rusev struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rusev connects with a series of mean blows to the ribs.
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-Rusev lashes out with a barrage of left shots to the solar plexus, but Thieving Monkey hides behind his gloves.
+Thieving Monkey pounds Rusev with a volley of mean shots to the chin.
+Rusev throws a volley of blows to the chest.
+Thieving Monkey stuns Rusev with a volley of stiff punches to the eye. Rusev seems wobbly!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 11 of 31 punches, and The "Thieving Monkey" landed 16 of 32 punches.
The "Thieving Monkey" won the round 10-8
The "Thieving Monkey" is winning the fight 59-55
Rusev collapses limply onto his stool.
Thieving Monkey is obviously tired. He has cut below the left eye.
ROUND 7
Rusev clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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-Rusev attempts a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but Thieving Monkey takes it in the forearms.
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-Rusev launches a volley of right shots to the stomach, but Thieving Monkey beats a hasty retreat.
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+Rusev fires a flurry of wild punches to the ribs. Thieving Monkey doesn't seem bothered.
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-Rusev lashes out with a volley of left punches to the chest, but only hits air.
-Rusev launches a right uppercut to the solar plexus, but Thieving Monkey steps aside and laughs.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Thieving Monkey lands a series of stinging punches to the face!
+Rusev catches Thieving Monkey with a hook to the ribs. Thieving Monkey sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rusev landed 10 of 31 punches, and The "Thieving Monkey" landed 6 of 8 punches.
Rusev won the round 10-9
The "Thieving Monkey" is winning the fight 68-65
Rusev collapses limply onto his stool.
Thieving Monkey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut below the left eye.
ROUND 8
Rusev grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Thieving Monkey is using the ring. (using the ring)
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+Thieving Monkey throws a pair of commanding punches to the jaw.
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+Thieving Monkey connects with a pair of furious punches to the face!!
-Rusev tries a volley of right punches to the nose, but Thieving Monkey stays away from it.
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-Thieving Monkey tries to land a flurry of punches to the eye, but loses his balance.
+Thieving Monkey jars Rusev with a pair of glancing punches to the mouth. Rusev sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
Thieving Monkey lands a brutal punch in the nose and Rusev is flattened!!
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Rusev struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Thieving Monkey tries to attack, but Rusev hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Thieving Monkey lands a flurry of punches to the temple.
-Rusev fires a series of left blows to the face, but Thieving Monkey ducks just in time.
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-Rusev lunges with a left to the temple, but Thieving Monkey ducks just in time.
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+Rusev pummels Thieving Monkey with a hard hook to the mouth! Thieving Monkey doesn't seem bothered.
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+Thieving Monkey lands a barrage of quick punches to the head.
Thieving Monkey lands a devestating left blow to the temple and Rusev drops like a stone!!
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He's Out!
The "Thieving Monkey" wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Rusev receives medical attention from his trainer.
Thieving Monkey grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has cut below the left eye.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rusev 10-9
Round 2: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 3: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 4: Rusev 10-9
Round 5: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 6: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-8
Round 7: Rusev 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rusev 10-9
Round 2: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 3: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 4: Rusev 10-9
Round 5: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 6: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-8
Round 7: Rusev 10-9
Bobby Czyz had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Rusev 10-9
Round 2: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 3: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-9
Round 6: The "Thieving Monkey" 10-8
Round 7: Rusev 10-9
The "Thieving Monkey" wins by a knockout!
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