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(Heavyweight) Virgil van Dijk defeated Rulon Gardner by knockout (KO) in round 12.

Match Saturday, February 11, 2012

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 11 inches (180 centimeters) tall weighing in at 273 pounds (124 kilograms) is Rulon Gardner!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 229 pounds (104 kilograms) is Virgil van Dijk!!

The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.

ROUND 1

Gardner clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Virgil whacks Gardner with a flurry of nasty punches to the nose. Gardner sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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-Gardner throws a series of shots to the ribs, but Virgil escapes.
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+Virgil connects with a series of punches to the face.
+Virgil catches Gardner with a barrage of punches to the eye! Gardner ignores it.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Virgil tosses a barrage of punches to the chin. Gardner doesn't seem bothered.
+Virgil connects with a pair of shots to the solar plexus.
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-Gardner tries a series of blows to the ribs, but Virgil covers himself well.
Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Virgil lands a solid sweeping right to the chin.
-Gardner probes with a pair of right blows to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Gardner tattoos Virgil with a pair of furious blows to the chest. Virgil laughs!
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-Gardner tries to land a series of blows to the chest, but fails to score.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 7 of 24 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 26 of 31 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 10-9


Gardner doesn't want to stop fighting!

Virgil doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Gardner clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Gardner throws a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
+Virgil pounds Gardner with a right to the face.
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+Virgil hits Gardner with a barrage of punches to the nose!
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+Virgil throws a series of punches to the temple.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gardner charges with a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
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-Gardner launches a pair of blows to the ribs, but Virgil takes it in the forearms.
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+Gardner wallops Virgil with a pair of off balance shots to the chest.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Virgil tries a barrage of shots to the face, but Gardner backs out of it.
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+Virgil pops Gardner with a series of nasty punches to the nose.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Virgil takes charge with a hook to the ribs.
-Gardner fires a series of left blows to the ribs, but Virgil stays away from it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 8 of 24 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 23 of 31 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 20-18


Gardner doesn't want to stop fighting!

Virgil doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Gardner clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Gardner paws a right hook to the stomach, but Virgil ducks just in time.
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+Virgil annoys Gardner with a barrage of punches to the face.
Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Virgil hurts Gardner with a series of nasty shots to the face.
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-Gardner lashes out with a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Virgil leaps aside.
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+Virgil attacks with a barrage of commanding punches to the face.
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+Gardner hits with a flurry of solid shots to the solar plexus. Virgil asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Virgil scores with a series of punches to the head! Gardner covers up.
Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gardner lashes out with a series of shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Virgil smacks Gardner with a flurry of powerful punches to the eye.
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-Gardner tries a volley of punches to the stomach, but falls short.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 9 of 30 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 26 of 32 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 30-27


Gardner doesn't even want to rest!

Virgil remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 4

Gardner clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gardner probes with a barrage of right shots to the stomach, but Virgil steps aside.
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-Gardner lunges with a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but falls short.
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+Virgil slams Gardner with a flurry of powerful blows to the jaw. Gardner ignores it.
+Virgil clocks Gardner with a flurry of heavy punches to the temple. Gardner retreats to the far corner.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.

-Gardner launches a volley of blows to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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+Virgil hits with a barrage of stiff blows to the temple.
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+Gardner throws a stinging straight right to the ribs.
Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gardner throws a series of left shots to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Gardner scores with a barrage of hard shots to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 9 of 33 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 25 of 31 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 40-36


Gardner doesn't even want to rest!

Virgil remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Gardner grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Virgil is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+Virgil tosses a pair of punches to the ribs!
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gardner nails Virgil with a flurry of solid blows to the solar plexus. Virgil beats a hasty retreat.
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-Gardner attempts a pair of right shots to the stomach, but Virgil backs out of it.
-Gardner probes with a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but Virgil quickly backs away.
-Gardner throws a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but Virgil steps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 9 of 34 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 5 of 8 punches.

Rulon Gardner won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 49-46


Gardner doesn't even want to rest!

Virgil remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Gardner grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gardner lashes out with a volley of left punches to the ribs, but Virgil ducks just in time.
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+Virgil pops Gardner with a pair of blows to the mouth.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gardner probes with a left hook to the chest, but Virgil steps aside.
-Virgil fires a barrage of punches to the temple, but misses completely.
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+Gardner throws a volley of quick shots to the stomach.
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-Virgil launches a flurry of punches to the temple, but Gardner ducks just in time.
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-Gardner lashes out with a series of shots to the stomach, but Virgil backs out of it.
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+Virgil rocks Gardner with a barrage of punches to the mouth.
-Gardner throws a right right to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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+Virgil strikes with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 10 of 33 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 24 of 32 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 59-55


Gardner doesn't even want to rest!

Virgil remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Gardner clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Gardner lunges with a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Virgil takes it in the forearms.
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-Gardner tries to land a flurry of shots to the ribs, but Virgil steps aside.
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-Gardner lunges with a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but Virgil stays away from it.
+Virgil drills Gardner with a flurry of hard punches to the mouth.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Gardner launches a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
+Virgil hits with a flurry of vicious punches to the mouth.
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+Gardner wallops Virgil with a volley of mean punches to the stomach!
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Virgil hits Gardner with a commanding hook to the mouth. Gardner beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 12 of 40 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 16 of 25 punches.

Rulon Gardner won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 68-65


Gardner doesn't even want to rest!

Virgil grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 8

Gardner clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Virgil suprises Gardner with a quick jab to the chin. Gardner falls against the ropes!
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-Virgil throws a flurry of left punches to the temple, but goes wide.
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+Virgil hits with a barrage of commanding punches to the mouth.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Gardner hits Virgil with a series of punches to the ribs.
+Gardner pops Virgil with a pair of punches to the stomach.
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-Gardner throws a pair of right shots to the chest, but misses completely.
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-Gardner lunges with a series of shots to the ribs, but Virgil ties him up.
-Gardner fires a right hook to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Gardner throws a flurry of punches to the chest, but Virgil leaps aside.
Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gardner probes with a volley of punches to the chest, but Virgil backs out of it.
+Virgil stuns Gardner with a volley of shots to the face!
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+Virgil tosses a nice right to the head.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 12 of 41 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 22 of 31 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 78-74


Gardner doesn't even want to rest!

Virgil grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Gardner clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Virgil is backpedaling. (using the ring)

-Gardner probes with a pair of right punches to the ribs, but Virgil steps aside.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gardner probes with a right uppercut to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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+Gardner hits with a volley of glancing shots to the ribs.
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-Gardner fires a left to the stomach, but Virgil deftly avoits it.
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+Gardner wakes up the fans with a pair of strong punches to the chest.
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Virgil tries to attack, but Gardner hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Gardner attempts a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Virgil escapes.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 12 of 40 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 4 of 8 punches.

Rulon Gardner won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 87-84


Gardner doesn't even want to rest!

Virgil grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 10

Gardner fights inside. (inside)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

-Gardner throws a right uppercut to the jaw, but fails to score.
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-Gardner attacks with a right left to the temple, but Virgil ties him up.
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+Virgil backs up Gardner with a series of punches to the jaw.
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+Gardner fires a commanding uppercut to the eye!
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+Gardner wallops Virgil with a pair of punches to the face. Virgil falls against the ropes!
+Virgil hits with a light straight right to the eye.
-Gardner launches a flurry of right blows to the head, but Virgil ducks.
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+Virgil throws a flurry of punches to the eye.
-Gardner charges with a volley of shots to the temple, but misses.
-Gardner attempts a volley of left blows to the mouth, but Virgil steps aside.
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-Gardner probes with a pair of left blows to the eye, but only hits air.
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+Virgil tosses a volley of punches to the eye.
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-Gardner probes with a right to the face, but Virgil backs out of it.
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+Virgil pummels Gardner with a volley of shots to the chin.
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+Virgil hits with a commanding jab to the eye.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 13 of 48 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 29 of 29 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 97-93


Gardner remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Virgil grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has minor cut above the right eye.



ROUND 11

Gardner fights inside. (inside)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

+Virgil attacks with a flurry of off balance punches to the jaw. Gardner laughs!
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-Gardner paws a pair of right shots to the jaw, but Virgil ducks just in time.
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+Gardner solidly lands a light uppercut to the chin.
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+Virgil attacks with a flurry of strong punches to the eye.
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+Virgil smashes Gardner with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
-Gardner attempts a flurry of right punches to the eye, but misses completely.
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-Gardner charges with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Virgil takes it in the forearms.
+Gardner clocks Virgil with a series of light punches to the temple! Virgil sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Gardner attempts a flurry of punches to the temple, but misses completely.
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-Gardner lashes out with a left cross to the nose, but Virgil quickly backs away.
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-Gardner attacks with a flurry of punches to the temple, but Virgil steps aside and laughs.
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+Virgil whacks Gardner with a barrage of punches to the temple!
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-Gardner lunges with a pair of left punches to the nose, but Virgil backs out of it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Rulon Gardner landed 12 of 48 punches, and Virgil van Dijk landed 23 of 26 punches.

Virgil van Dijk won the round 10-9

Virgil van Dijk is winning the fight 107-102


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

Virgil is obviously tired. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.



ROUND 12

Gardner is a raging bull!. (all-out)
Virgil is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Virgil annoys Gardner with a flurry of off balance punches to the head. Gardner shakes his head to clear it.
+Gardner strikes with a volley of mean punches to the jaw.
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+Virgil throws a barrage of punches to the temple. Gardner grimaces in pain.
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+Virgil hits Gardner with a barrage of blows to the chin.
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+Virgil tosses a flurry of punches to the head.
Virgil lands a devestating right hook and Gardner falls to the canvas!!

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He's Out!
Virgil van Dijk wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Gardner is obviously tired. He has cut above the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a bloody nose.

Virgil is obviously tired. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.






Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 2: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 3: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 4: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 5: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 6: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 7: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 8: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 9: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 10: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 11: Virgil van Dijk 10-9


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 2: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 3: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 4: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 5: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 6: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 7: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 8: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 9: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 10: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 11: Virgil van Dijk 10-9


George Foreman had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 2: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 3: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 4: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 5: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 6: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 7: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: Rulon Gardner 10-9
Round 10: Virgil van Dijk 10-9
Round 11: Virgil van Dijk 10-9

Virgil van Dijk wins by a knockout!