Public Fight Report
(Heavyweight) Rodney King defeated Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball by knockout (KO) in round 12.Match Friday, June 09, 2000In this corner, standing 5 feet and 10 inches (178 centimeters) tall weighing in at 235 pounds (107 kilograms) is Rodney King!!
In this corner, standing 6 feet and 9 inches (206 centimeters) tall weighing in at 310 pounds (141 kilograms) is Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
+Rodney lands a flurry of blows to the stomach.
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+Butterball punches Rodney with a volley of punches to the jaw.
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+Rodney fires a volley of off balance shots to the ribs.
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-Rodney launches a pair of punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
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-Rodney probes with a barrage of punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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+Butterball hits Rodney with a flurry of powerful shots to the face. Rodney grimaces in pain.
Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Butterball connects with a strong roundhouse to the solar plexus.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 10 of 25 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 25 of 25 punches.
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 10-9
Rodney doesn't want to stop fighting!
Butterball doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
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-Rodney charges with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney fires a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Butterball tosses a pair of quick punches to the jaw.
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+Butterball nails Rodney with a flurry of strong punches to the eye.
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+Butterball hits with a barrage of punches to the chest. Rodney sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Butterball shakes Rodney with a pair of furious punches to the chest. Rodney asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rodney staggers Butterball with a series of blows to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 10 of 25 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 23 of 23 punches.
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 20-18
Rodney doesn't even want to rest!
Butterball doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
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-Rodney throws a left straight right to the chest, but comes up empty.
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+Butterball wakes up the fans with a volley of loud punches to the ribs. Rodney doesn't notice.
Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Butterball lashes out with a barrage of blows to the face.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney lashes out with a left sweeping right to the stomach, but Butterball escapes.
+Rodney throws a flurry of wild punches to the ribs. Butterball retreats to the far corner.
+Butterball tosses a nice left to the stomach.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney probes with a uppercut to the ribs, but Butterball stays away from it.
+Butterball tosses a volley of commanding punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 9 of 23 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 20 of 26 punches.
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 30-27
Rodney doesn't even want to rest!
Butterball remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
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+Butterball jars Rodney with a volley of strong punches to the solar plexus.
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-Rodney throws a right uppercut to the chest, but Butterball steps aside and laughs.
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-Rodney lunges with a pair of blows to the stomach, but only hits air.
+Rodney tattoos Butterball with a flurry of light shots to the stomach!! Butterball doesn't notice.
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+Butterball suprises Rodney with a flurry of blows to the jaw. Rodney doesn't notice.
+Butterball connects with a flurry of punches to the jaw. Rodney doesn't seem bothered.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Butterball slams Rodney with a volley of shots to the mouth.
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+Rodney hammers Butterball with a volley of nasty blows to the stomach.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney probes with a flurry of left shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 12 of 31 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 21 of 22 punches.
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 40-36
Rodney doesn't even want to rest!
Butterball remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Butterball is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Butterball connects with a flurry of strong punches to the face. Rodney is hurt!
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+Rodney jars Butterball with a flurry of blows to the ribs!
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rodney tries a volley of left shots to the chest, but falls short.
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-Rodney lunges with a roundhouse to the stomach, but Butterball blocks.
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-Rodney throws a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rodney attempts a volley of punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 11 of 31 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 7 of 8 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 49-46
Rodney doesn't even want to rest!
Butterball grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 6
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
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-Rodney attacks with a left hook to the solar plexus, but Butterball backs out of it.
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+Butterball rocks Rodney with a straight right to the mouth!! Rodney doesn't notice.
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+Rodney hits with a series of hard blows to the ribs. Butterball backpedals to his own corner.
Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rodney charges with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Butterball clocks Rodney with a barrage of vicious punches to the head.
+Rodney grazes Butterball with a series of hard shots to the ribs.
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-Rodney tries a barrage of right blows to the ribs, but falls short.
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+Butterball strikes with a straight right to the mouth.
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+Butterball hits with a barrage of strong punches to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 13 of 32 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 19 of 25 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 58-56
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Butterball grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
Rodney fights inside. (inside)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
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-Rodney probes with a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Butterball ducks just in time.
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+Butterball hits with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
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+Rodney hits with a flurry of light punches to the solar plexus. Butterball doesn't seem bothered.
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-Rodney tries to land a volley of right shots to the chest, but goes wide.
+Rodney hits with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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+Butterball takes charge with a pair of nice shots to the jaw.
-Rodney lunges with a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but Butterball ducks just in time.
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+Butterball pokes Rodney with a pair of punches to the head. Rodney sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Butterball connects with a volley of loud punches to the chin. Rodney hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Butterball jars Rodney with a pair of vicious punches to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 14 of 34 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 21 of 24 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 67-66
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Butterball grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
Rodney fights inside. (inside)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
-Rodney tries to land a flurry of punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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+Butterball fires a light jab to the eye. Rodney grimaces in pain.
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+Butterball backs up Rodney with a pair of off balance punches to the eye.
+Butterball pops Rodney with a volley of strong punches to the head.
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+Rodney connects with a heavy right to the solar plexus.
-Rodney paws a barrage of punches to the chest, but Butterball backs out of it.
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+Rodney punches Butterball with a series of furious punches to the chest.
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-Butterball lashes out with a pair of shots to the temple, but only hits air.
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-Rodney attempts a volley of right blows to the ribs, but fails to score.
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-Rodney tries to land a flurry of right shots to the stomach, but to no avail.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 11 of 34 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 19 of 23 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Butterball is obviously tired. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 9
Rodney fights inside. (inside)
Butterball stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rodney throws a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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+Butterball throws a straight right to the head.
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+Butterball thumps Rodney with a solid hook to the jaw.
+Butterball throws a volley of wild punches to the face. Rodney doesn't seem bothered.
+Butterball hammers Rodney with a glancing right to the temple.
-Rodney throws a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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-Rodney charges with a pair of punches to the ribs, but Butterball steps aside.
-Butterball launches a jab to the temple, but comes up empty.
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-Rodney throws a series of right shots to the chest, but Butterball takes it in the forearms.
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+Butterball thumps Rodney with a series of punches to the temple.
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+Butterball hurts Rodney with a series of punches to the eye. Rodney grimaces in pain.
+Butterball throws a barrage of stinging blows to the chin.
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+Butterball smacks Rodney with a pair of solid punches to the head. Rodney falls against the ropes!
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+Rodney shakes Butterball with a pair of mean shots to the stomach.
+Rodney catches Butterball with a barrage of strong punches to the stomach. Butterball covers up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 10 of 33 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 34 of 42 punches.
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 86-85
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Butterball is slowing down. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 10
Rodney fights inside. (inside)
Butterball backpedals and jabs.
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-Rodney charges with a barrage of left blows to the stomach, but Butterball covers himself well.
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-Butterball probes with a flurry of right punches to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Butterball whacks Rodney with a glancing jab to the mouth. Rodney is hurt!
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+Butterball scores with a volley of light punches to the mouth.
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-Rodney throws a right hook to the ribs, but Butterball ducks just in time.
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-Rodney fires a volley of shots to the ribs, but misses completely.
+Butterball belts Rodney with a sweeping right to the chin.
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-Rodney launches a pair of punches to the stomach, but Butterball stays away from it.
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+Rodney staggers Butterball with a volley of punches to the ribs! Butterball shakes his head to clear it.
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+Rodney hits with a off balance uppercut to the ribs. Butterball sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 12 of 33 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 17 of 24 punches.
Rodney King won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Butterball is slowing down. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 11
Rodney clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Butterball stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Butterball grazes Rodney with a barrage of powerful punches to the mouth.
+Butterball hits Rodney with a flurry of punches to the head.
+Butterball pounds Rodney with a series of mean punches to the chin. Rodney shakes his head to clear it.
Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Butterball hits Rodney with a barrage of punches to the face!! Rodney shakes his head to clear it.
Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Butterball tags Rodney with a flurry of furious punches to the temple.
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+Butterball throws a pair of loud punches to the chin.
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Butterball tries to attack, but Rodney hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Butterball throws a barrage of hard punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rodney King landed 4 of 8 punches, and Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball landed 36 of 57 punches.
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball won the round 10-9
Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball is winning the fight 105-104
Rodney remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Butterball is slowing down. He has a bloody nose.
ROUND 12
Rodney is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Butterball tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
+Butterball hits with a volley of combinations to the jaw.
Butterball lands a bone crushing punch in the nose and Rodney is flattened!!
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Rodney struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Rodney hammers Butterball with a volley of stinging combinations to the head.
+Rodney belts Butterball with a flurry of glancing uppercuts to the temple.
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+Rodney tosses a series of loud punches to the mouth.
Rodney lands a ferocious cross to the jaw and Butterball bounces off the ropes and onto his face! -- he's down!!
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He's Out!
Rodney King wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Rodney grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.
Butterball collapses limply onto his stool. He has swelling above the left eye. He has a bloody nose.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 2: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 3: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 4: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 5: Rodney King 10-9
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Rodney King 10-9
Round 8: Rodney King 10-9
Round 9: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 10: Rodney King 10-9
Round 11: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 2: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 3: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 4: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 5: Rodney King 10-9
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: A 10-10 tie.
Round 8: Rodney King 10-9
Round 9: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 10: Rodney King 10-9
Round 11: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Larry Holmes had the fight scored as follows:
Round 1: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 2: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 3: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 4: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 5: Rodney King 10-9
Round 6: Rodney King 10-9
Round 7: Rodney King 10-9
Round 8: Rodney King 10-9
Round 9: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Round 10: Rodney King 10-9
Round 11: Joe Byrds Paranormal Creature... From Butterball 10-9
Rodney King wins by a knockout!
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