Public Fight Report

(Middleweight) Michael "Hyper" Elder defeated Zim Speck by unanimous decision: 117-111, 117-111, 117-111.

Match Tuesday, April 13, 1999

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 157 pounds (71 kilograms) is Zim Speck!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 7 inches (170 centimeters) tall weighing in at 160 pounds (73 kilograms) is Michael "Hyper" Elder!!

The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.

ROUND 1

Speck is using the ring. (using the ring)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Speck suprises Hyper with a barrage of hard shots to the chest.
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-Speck probes with a volley of punches to the eye, but Hyper covers himself well.
+Hyper drills Speck with a light jab to the face.
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+Speck hits Hyper with a sweeping right to the solar plexus.
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+Hyper hits with a jab to the chin.
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+Hyper scores with a barrage of wild punches to the mouth.
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-Hyper paws a straight right to the chest, but is ineffective.
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+Hyper connects with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Speck lands a commanding jab to the chest. Hyper hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Hyper tags Speck with a flurry of mean punches to the temple.
-Speck lunges with a barrage of punches to the chin, but Hyper ties him up.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the head.
+Hyper takes charge with a series of punches to the mouth!! Speck grimaces in pain.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 22 of 30 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 30 of 41 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 10-9

Speck doesn't want to stop fighting!

Hyper doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 2

Speck is using the ring. (using the ring)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Hyper fires a volley of punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Hyper lands a barrage of punches to the chin.
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+Speck throws a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the nose.
+Speck hammers Hyper with a flurry of glancing punches to the head.
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+Hyper thumps Speck with a nice jab to the chin.
-Speck tries a pair of punches to the nose, but Hyper blocks.
-Hyper attempts a flurry of left shots to the chest, but Speck steps aside and laughs.
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+Speck wallops Hyper with a barrage of nasty punches to the chin.
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+Hyper hits with a series of punches to the temple.
+Speck punches Hyper with a volley of strong punches to the chin.
+Hyper clocks Speck with a volley of punches to the stomach. Speck gets mad!
-Speck attempts a series of punches to the nose, but Hyper hides behind his gloves.
+Hyper throws a pair of punches to the chin.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 21 of 34 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 30 of 38 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 20-18

Speck doesn't even want to rest!

Hyper doesn't even want to rest!

ROUND 3

Speck is using the ring. (using the ring)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Hyper probes with a right sweeping right to the face, but fails to score.
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+Hyper throws a volley of quick punches to the jaw.
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-Speck lashes out with a series of punches to the jaw, but Hyper takes it in the forearms.
+Hyper lands a volley of punches to the jaw.
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+Speck smashes Hyper with a pair of punches to the nose.
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-Speck probes with a series of punches to the face, but Hyper steps aside and laughs.
+Speck wakes up the fans with a pair of solid punches to the head.
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+Speck shakes Hyper with a flurry of punches to the nose.
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+Speck tosses a barrage of solid punches to the ribs.
+Speck drills Hyper with a volley of heavy punches to the jaw!! Hyper is hurt!
+ The fighters exchange punches to the jaw.
-Hyper lashes out with a series of punches to the chin, but Speck ties him up.
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+Speck whacks Hyper with a flurry of powerful punches to the jaw. Hyper grimaces in pain.
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+Speck pounds Hyper with a solid roundhouse to the ribs. Hyper beats a hasty retreat.
+Hyper attacks with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
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-Hyper attacks with a straight right to the stomach, but comes up empty.
-Speck launches a series of right punches to the temple, but flails uselessly.
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+Hyper attacks with a pair of mean punches to the temple. Speck doesn't seem bothered.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 34 of 54 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 23 of 40 punches.

Zim Speck won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 29-28

Speck doesn't even want to rest!

Hyper remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

ROUND 4

Speck clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Hyper punches Speck with a flurry of nice punches to the stomach. Speck is hurt!
Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the mouth.
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+Speck hits Hyper with a pair of painful blows to the stomach. Hyper laughs!
+Speck pokes Hyper with a flurry of solid punches to the eye. Hyper asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Speck lands a flurry of shots to the solar plexus.
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-Speck tries to land a jab to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Hyper slams Speck with a nasty jab to the ribs!
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+Hyper whacks Speck with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
+Hyper pounds Speck with a stinging roundhouse to the face!
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-Speck charges with a series of blows to the nose, but Hyper leaps aside.
+Hyper hits with a volley of furious shots to the solar plexus.
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+Speck lands a flurry of painful punches to the jaw.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hyper wallops Speck with a painful straight right to the chin.
+Hyper hits with a barrage of punches to the face!!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 21 of 30 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 38 of 46 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 39-37

Speck remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Hyper grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 5

Speck clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Hyper punches Speck with a flurry of loud punches to the head. Speck covers up.
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+Hyper hammers Speck with a flurry of blows to the temple!
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+Hyper staggers Speck with a series of punches to the chest.
+Hyper connects with a series of light punches to the solar plexus. Speck doesn't notice.
Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Speck whacks Hyper with a uppercut to the chin.
+Speck nails Hyper with a heavy roundhouse to the nose. Hyper sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Hyper tattoos Speck with a pair of solid punches to the chest.
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+Hyper hits with a light sweeping right to the nose!! Speck doesn't notice.
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+Speck staggers Hyper with a pair of loud blows to the chin.
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-Speck attempts a barrage of shots to the ribs, but Hyper takes it in the forearms.
-Speck launches a barrage of left shots to the chest, but Hyper ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 19 of 33 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 38 of 38 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 49-46

Speck remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Hyper grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

ROUND 6

Speck clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Hyper smashes Speck with a flurry of heavy punches to the jaw.
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+Speck shakes Hyper with a flurry of punches to the mouth.
Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hyper fires a pair of punches to the head!
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+Hyper nails Speck with a series of mean punches to the solar plexus. Speck seems wobbly!
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-Speck probes with a volley of punches to the nose, but misses.
+Hyper annoys Speck with a series of heavy punches to the chin.
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+Hyper solidly lands a barrage of solid punches to the chin.
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+Speck punches Hyper with a volley of punches to the ribs. Hyper hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Speck fires a pair of mean punches to the jaw! Hyper sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Speck charges with a barrage of right punches to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Hyper fires a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but Speck ducks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 19 of 34 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 34 of 39 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 59-55

Speck grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Hyper is obviously tired.

ROUND 7

Speck clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Speck smashes Hyper with a series of off balance blows to the stomach!
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+Hyper hits with a barrage of commanding punches to the chest. Speck asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Speck charges with a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Hyper ducks just in time.
+Speck throws a volley of strong blows to the mouth.
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-Speck lashes out with a pair of left punches to the chest, but to no avail.
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+Hyper hits Speck with a series of punches to the jaw.
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-Speck launches a series of left punches to the mouth, but Hyper ties him up.
+Hyper hurts Speck with a light straight right to the solar plexus.
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+Hyper punches Speck with a jab to the chest.
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+Hyper strikes with a glancing straight right to the head.
Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Hyper grazes Speck with a flurry of punches to the chest!!
Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Speck pops Hyper with a wild roundhouse to the head.
+Hyper shakes Speck with a volley of strong punches to the mouth. Speck retreats to the far corner.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 18 of 33 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 33 of 43 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 69-64

Speck grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Hyper is obviously tired.

ROUND 8

Speck clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hyper tattoos Speck with a furious jab to the eye.
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+Hyper lands a series of punches to the ribs! Speck grimaces in pain.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Hyper attacks with a flurry of right punches to the chin, but Speck beats a hasty retreat.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Hyper staggers Speck with a volley of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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+Hyper wakes up the fans with a straight right to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 5 of 8 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 23 of 38 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 79-73

Speck grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Hyper is obviously tired.

ROUND 9

Speck is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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-Hyper attempts a volley of punches to the eye, but flails uselessly.
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-Hyper charges with a pair of punches to the mouth, but only hits air.
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+Speck connects with a straight right to the ribs. Hyper doesn't notice.
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+Speck lands a barrage of punches to the nose.
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+Speck tags Hyper with a left to the stomach.
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+Speck wallops Hyper with a flurry of vicious punches to the chin. Hyper quickly recovers.
+Hyper whacks Speck with a volley of powerful punches to the jaw. Speck sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-Speck launches a left right to the jaw, but flails uselessly.
-Speck paws a barrage of left punches to the head, but Hyper stays away from it.
+Hyper attacks with a barrage of punches to the eye. Speck retreats to the far corner.
+Speck drills Hyper with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
-Hyper tries a series of punches to the temple, but Speck takes it in the forearms.
+Speck hits with a pair of punches to the temple.
+Hyper backs up Speck with a pair of punches to the ribs.
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-Hyper tries to land a series of punches to the nose, but Speck steps aside.
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-Speck tries to land a volley of punches to the mouth, but misses completely.
+Speck smacks Hyper with a series of stiff punches to the nose.
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+Speck nails Hyper with a pair of punches to the eye.
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-Hyper tries to land a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Speck narrowly avoids it
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-Speck attacks with a series of punches to the nose, but misses.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 40 of 63 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 15 of 38 punches.

Zim Speck won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 88-83

Speck remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Hyper is obviously tired.

ROUND 10

Speck is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Hyper nails Speck with a volley of heavy punches to the mouth!
+Hyper wakes up the fans with a pair of punches to the head! Speck falls against the ropes!
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+Speck smashes Hyper with a barrage of vicious punches to the eye!
-Speck fires a volley of punches to the nose, but goes wide.
+Speck pounds Hyper with a barrage of wild punches to the head.
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-Hyper probes with a pair of right punches to the face, but he's too slow.
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+Speck punches Hyper with a flurry of light punches to the temple. Hyper seems wobbly!
-Speck probes with a flurry of punches to the head, but Hyper takes it in the forearms.
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+Speck scores with a volley of strong punches to the chin. Hyper retreats to the far corner.
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+Speck annoys Hyper with a barrage of loud punches to the chest.
-Hyper tries to land a volley of punches to the chin, but fails to score.
-Speck probes with a barrage of right punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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-Hyper probes with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Speck leaps aside.
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+Hyper pounds Speck with a flurry of light punches to the nose.
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-Speck throws a cross to the jaw, but Hyper takes it in the forearms.
+Speck lands a pair of punches to the chin.
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-Hyper throws a right jab to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
+Speck punches Hyper with a powerful straight right to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 42 of 60 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 18 of 41 punches.

Zim Speck won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 97-93

Speck grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Hyper is obviously tired.

ROUND 11

Speck clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

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+Hyper catches Speck with a flurry of punches to the nose.
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+Hyper pops Speck with a flurry of shots to the chin.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Hyper jolts Speck with a series of nice punches to the eye. Speck beats a hasty retreat.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Speck scores with a barrage of solid shots to the stomach.
Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Hyper backs up Speck with a barrage of punches to the head.
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Hyper tries to attack, but Speck hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Hyper throws a pair of shots to the stomach, but Speck leaps aside.
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+Hyper hammers Speck with a volley of nice punches to the nose. Speck grimaces in pain.
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-Speck attacks with a volley of blows to the jaw, but Hyper narrowly avoids it
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 10 of 17 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 26 of 39 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 107-102

Speck grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Hyper is obviously tired.

ROUND 12

Speck is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Hyper stays outside and uses his jab.

+Hyper hits with a jab to the face.
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+Hyper grazes Speck with a volley of punches to the mouth.
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-Hyper fires a pair of punches to the nose, but Speck hides behind his gloves.
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-Hyper launches a barrage of right uppercuts to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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+Speck tattoos Hyper with a pair of commanding punches to the eye.
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+Hyper pokes Speck with a flurry of vicious punches to the nose.
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-Speck lunges with a series of punches to the chin, but Hyper ties him up.
+Hyper throws a series of quick punches to the mouth. Speck sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Hyper attempts a left jab to the mouth, but falls short.
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+Speck hits Hyper with a nasty right to the chest.
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+Speck hits with a pair of mean uppercuts to the temple.
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-Speck tries to land a series of punches to the ribs, but Hyper quickly backs away.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Zim Speck landed 19 of 35 punches, and Michael "Hyper" Elder landed 23 of 43 punches.

Michael "Hyper" Elder won the round 10-9

Michael "Hyper" Elder is winning the fight 117-111

Speck is obviously tired. He has serious cut above the left eye.

Hyper is slowing down.

The judges decisions are:

Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 2: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 3: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 4: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 5: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 6: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 7: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 8: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 9: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 10: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 11: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 12: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9

Total Score: Michael "Hyper" Elder 117-111

Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 2: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 3: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 4: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 5: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 6: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 7: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 8: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 9: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 10: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 11: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 12: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9

Total Score: Michael "Hyper" Elder 117-111

George Foreman scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 2: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 3: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 4: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 5: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 6: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 7: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 8: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 9: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 10: Zim Speck 10-9
Round 11: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9
Round 12: Michael "Hyper" Elder 10-9

Total Score: Michael "Hyper" Elder 117-111

Michael "Hyper" Elder wins by decision!