Public Fight Report

(Heavyweight) Orion Star defeated Mike Grant by knockout (KO) in round 12.

Match Wednesday, January 22, 2025

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 5 inches (196 centimeters) tall weighing in at 247 pounds (112 kilograms) is Orion Star!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 8 inches (173 centimeters) tall weighing in at 210 pounds (95 kilograms) is Mike Grant!!

The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.

ROUND 1

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Orion clocks Grant with a barrage of nasty punches to the eye! Grant hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Grant lashes out with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Orion blocks.
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+Orion pummels Grant with a pair of hard punches to the temple.
Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Orion catches Grant with a roundhouse to the nose.
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-Grant probes with a series of right blows to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Grant attacks with a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Orion steps aside.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Orion solidly lands a series of stiff punches to the jaw.
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+Orion pounds Grant with a pair of commanding punches to the eye!
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+Grant annoys Orion with a volley of glancing shots to the solar plexus! Orion ignores it.
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+Orion pounds Grant with a sweeping right to the head! Grant falls against the ropes!
-Orion fires a barrage of right punches to the eye, but flails uselessly.
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+Orion hits with a flurry of vicious punches to the temple.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 33 of 41 punches, and Mike Grant landed 5 of 25 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 10-9

Orion doesn't want to stop fighting!

Grant doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 2

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Orion tattoos Grant with a series of punches to the stomach.
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-Grant throws a pair of right shots to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Orion rocks Grant with a barrage of nice punches to the mouth. Grant sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Orion smashes Grant with a pair of heavy shots to the head. Grant grimaces in pain.
-Orion attempts a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but falls short.
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-Grant charges with a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but Orion ducks just in time.
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-Grant attacks with a left cross to the solar plexus, but Orion backs out of it.
+Orion lands a volley of vicious punches to the nose.
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-Grant attempts a series of left punches to the ribs, but Orion steps aside.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Orion pokes Grant with a flurry of punches to the stomach. Grant retreats to the far corner.
Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Orion throws a barrage of stinging punches to the chin!
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 28 of 37 punches, and Mike Grant landed 6 of 25 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 20-18

Orion doesn't even want to rest!

Grant doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 3

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Orion throws a volley of stiff blows to the nose!!
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+Orion shakes Grant with a barrage of punches to the head.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Grant throws a flurry of blows to the stomach, but Orion backs out of it.
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+Orion clocks Grant with a series of furious punches to the chin!
Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Grant tosses a volley of nice shots to the stomach.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Grant throws a volley of right punches to the chest, but fails to score.
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-Orion attacks with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Orion pokes Grant with a pair of stinging punches to the mouth.
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-Grant throws a series of blows to the stomach, but Orion quickly backs away.
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+Orion thumps Grant with a series of wild punches to the face! Grant doesn't notice.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Grant charges with a pair of punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
+Orion hits with a cross to the face. Grant is hurt!
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 26 of 37 punches, and Mike Grant landed 6 of 24 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 30-27

Orion doesn't even want to rest!

Grant doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 4

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Orion whacks Grant with a cross to the chest.
-Orion throws a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Grant covers himself well.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Orion drills Grant with a barrage of glancing punches to the chest.
+Orion suprises Grant with a pair of off balance punches to the face.
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-Grant probes with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
+Orion pokes Grant with a nasty left to the chest! Grant doesn't notice.
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+Orion annoys Grant with a glancing left to the eye.
-Grant launches a volley of right blows to the stomach, but falls short.
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-Grant fires a left right to the chest, but Orion ducks.
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+Orion suprises Grant with a volley of stiff punches to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 28 of 41 punches, and Mike Grant landed 5 of 23 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 40-36

Orion doesn't even want to rest!

Grant doesn't want to stop fighting!

ROUND 5

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Grant hammers Orion with a barrage of blows to the stomach.
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-Grant attempts a flurry of right blows to the chest, but loses his balance.
-Grant attacks with a pair of punches to the ribs, but falls short.
-Orion lunges with a pair of punches to the chin, but flails uselessly.
-Grant attempts a series of punches to the chest, but Orion steps aside.
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+Orion tags Grant with a flurry of strong punches to the eye.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Orion lands a flurry of nice punches to the nose.
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+Orion clocks Grant with a barrage of nice punches to the nose.
Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Orion pokes Grant with a nice uppercut to the nose. Grant laughs!
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+Orion annoys Grant with a volley of glancing punches to the jaw.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Orion connects with a barrage of punches to the chest.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 31 of 34 punches, and Mike Grant landed 6 of 25 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 50-45

Orion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Grant doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 6

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Orion hits with a jab to the eye.
Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Orion throws a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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-Grant launches a right uppercut to the ribs, but Orion steps aside and laughs.
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-Grant launches a barrage of right blows to the chest, but goes wide.
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-Orion attacks with a volley of right shots to the face, but he's too slow.
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-Grant launches a series of punches to the solar plexus, but Orion escapes.
Orion tries to attack, but Grant hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Orion hits with a volley of stinging shots to the solar plexus. Grant ignores it.
+Orion tags Grant with a jab to the head.
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+Orion strikes with a series of vicious punches to the ribs!
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+Orion throws a pair of off balance punches to the chin. Grant hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 30 of 38 punches, and Mike Grant landed 5 of 25 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 60-54

Orion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Grant doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 7

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant fights inside. (inside)

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-Grant tries a series of right punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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+Orion strikes with a barrage of nasty punches to the chin.
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-Grant attacks with a pair of right shots to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Orion rocks Grant with a vicious jab to the chest.
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+Orion strikes with a volley of commanding punches to the nose.
+Orion throws a barrage of powerful punches to the eye.
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+Orion solidly lands a flurry of powerful blows to the chin. Grant hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Grant tries to land a volley of punches to the stomach, but Orion ducks just in time.
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+Grant wakes up the fans with a volley of nasty punches to the chest.
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-Grant attempts a flurry of right shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Grant throws a volley of right blows to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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+Orion fires a series of hard punches to the nose.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 39 of 39 punches, and Mike Grant landed 7 of 30 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 70-63

Orion remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Grant doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 8

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant fights inside. (inside)

+Orion hits Grant with a heavy jab to the eye.
-Grant charges with a volley of right blows to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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-Grant attempts a right hook to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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+Orion hits Grant with a volley of punches to the jaw.
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+Orion tags Grant with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
+Orion hits with a series of off balance punches to the eye.
+Grant connects with a volley of heavy punches to the ribs.
+Orion throws a barrage of stiff punches to the chest.
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+Orion connects with a loud right to the chin.
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-Grant tries a series of right punches to the stomach, but Orion takes it in the forearms.
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-Grant throws a right hook to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Orion pokes Grant with a barrage of stiff punches to the stomach.
+Orion catches Grant with a barrage of punches to the chin!
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+Orion fires a volley of punches to the stomach. Grant grimaces in pain.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 39 of 39 punches, and Mike Grant landed 9 of 32 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 80-72

Orion grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Grant doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 9

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant fights inside. (inside)

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-Grant charges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but Orion hides behind his gloves.
+Orion strikes with a flurry of punches to the face.
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-Grant paws a barrage of left punches to the chest, but Orion backs out of it.
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-Grant throws a series of blows to the ribs, but Orion ducks.
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+Orion rocks Grant with a roundhouse to the nose.
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+Orion lashes out with a pair of nasty shots to the head.
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+Grant fires a volley of heavy punches to the solar plexus!
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+Orion throws a volley of blows to the head.
-Grant tries to land a barrage of left blows to the ribs, but to no avail.
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-Grant lashes out with a pair of shots to the ribs, but fails to score.
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-Grant attacks with a pair of blows to the chest, but to no avail.
+Orion backs up Grant with a volley of glancing punches to the ribs. Grant quickly recovers.
+Orion suprises Grant with a barrage of heavy punches to the mouth!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 37 of 38 punches, and Mike Grant landed 7 of 32 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 90-81

Orion grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Grant doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 10

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant fights inside. (inside)

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-Grant throws a barrage of left blows to the jaw, but to no avail.
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-Grant lunges with a pair of blows to the mouth, but Orion stays away from it.
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-Grant throws a flurry of blows to the face, but comes up empty.
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+Orion tags Grant with a flurry of loud shots to the solar plexus.
-Grant paws a series of right punches to the jaw, but Orion ducks just in time.
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+Orion lashes out with a flurry of heavy punches to the chest. Grant sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Grant lunges with a barrage of punches to the eye, but misses completely.
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+Grant shakes Orion with a volley of solid blows to the mouth.
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+Orion lands a barrage of punches to the face.
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+Orion connects with a solid left to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 41 of 46 punches, and Mike Grant landed 8 of 35 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 100-90

Orion grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Grant remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 11

Orion backpedals and jabs.
Grant is a raging bull!. (all-out)

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+Grant throws a barrage of nasty blows to the mouth. Orion gets mad!
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-Grant launches a volley of right hooks to the face, but goes wide.
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+Orion pokes Grant with a volley of punches to the face.
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-Grant throws a right left to the face, but Orion hides behind his gloves.
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+Orion solidly lands a volley of wild punches to the eye.
-Grant tries a flurry of roundhouses to the eye, but Orion escapes.
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+Orion fires a wild jab to the jaw.
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+Orion fires a series of mean hooks to the jaw.
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+Orion tattoos Grant with a volley of furious punches to the nose.
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+Orion smashes Grant with a series of off balance punches to the chin.
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+Orion drills Grant with a series of quick punches to the face.
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+Orion nails Grant with a flurry of punches to the head. Grant doesn't notice.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Orion Star landed 38 of 38 punches, and Mike Grant landed 11 of 33 punches.

Orion Star won the round 10-9

Orion Star is winning the fight 110-99

Orion is obviously tired.

Grant remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 12

Orion is using the ring. (using the ring)
Grant is a raging bull!. (all-out)

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-Grant throws a series of left shots to the chin, but Orion hides behind his gloves.
-Grant lashes out with a right uppercut to the eye, but loses his balance.
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+Orion attacks with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
Orion lands a terrific left hook and Grant's legs turn to jelly -- down he goes!!

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Grant struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Grant lashes out with a series of off balance punches to the nose! Orion shakes his head to clear it.
+Orion pops Grant with a pair of nasty punches to the jaw.
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+Orion annoys Grant with a barrage of glancing punches to the mouth.
Orion lands a blood spattering blow to the temple and Grant is knocked out of the ring!!

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Grant struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
-Grant attempts a series of punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
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-Grant fires a volley of crosses to the eye, but Orion steps aside and laughs.
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+Orion tosses a barrage of painful punches to the face.
+Grant hits with a powerful punch to the chin.
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+Orion hits Grant with a pair of off balance punches to the head.
Orion lands a brutal haymaker and Grant goes down!!

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He's Out!
Orion Star wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Orion is obviously tired. He has a bloody lip.

Grant grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.

Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Orion Star 10-9
Round 2: Orion Star 10-9
Round 3: Orion Star 10-9
Round 4: Orion Star 10-9
Round 5: Orion Star 10-9
Round 6: Orion Star 10-9
Round 7: Orion Star 10-9
Round 8: Orion Star 10-9
Round 9: Orion Star 10-9
Round 10: Orion Star 10-9
Round 11: Orion Star 10-9

Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Orion Star 10-9
Round 2: Orion Star 10-9
Round 3: Orion Star 10-9
Round 4: Orion Star 10-9
Round 5: Orion Star 10-9
Round 6: Orion Star 10-9
Round 7: Orion Star 10-9
Round 8: Orion Star 10-9
Round 9: Orion Star 10-9
Round 10: Orion Star 10-9
Round 11: Orion Star 10-9

Christy Martin had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Orion Star 10-9
Round 2: Orion Star 10-9
Round 3: Orion Star 10-9
Round 4: Orion Star 10-9
Round 5: Orion Star 10-9
Round 6: Orion Star 10-9
Round 7: Orion Star 10-9
Round 8: Orion Star 10-9
Round 9: Orion Star 10-9
Round 10: Orion Star 10-9
Round 11: Orion Star 10-9

Orion Star wins by a knockout!