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Sven Ottke vs Mikkel Kessler

Fight info: Motor City Arena, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-30, announcer is Jeff Connor, referee is Pat Russell, the bout will be scored by three judges: Shafeeq Rashada (United States), Marcus McDonnell (England) and Frank Lombardi (United States), ring card girl is Jennifer Searles, the fighters will compete for the IBO, WTF title(s), the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will not adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Sven Ottke - Record: 17-6-4 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Manny Seamon - Cut Man: Jim Strickland
In the blue corner: Mikkel Kessler - Record: 10-8-6 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Ronnie Shields - Cut Man: Jimmy Montoya

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 1 of what should be a close fight. 0:0
0:15 Kessler fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:22 Ottke is motioning with his gloves for Mikkel Kessler to bring it on, but he is not doing much either. 0:0
0:26 Kessler pushes Sven Ottke away, looking for more space to work in. 0:0
0:35 Mikkel Kessler retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:35 A straight cross from Ottke gets through Kessler's guard. 2:0
0:48 Kessler has promised a good showing tonight. 2:0
1:01 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:0
1:05 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:0
1:16 Kessler pins Ottke's arms. Now they move apart. 2:0
1:27 Russell pries them apart. 2:0
1:43 Kessler pushes Ottke then steps away from him. 2:0
1:53 Ottke lands a devastating hook! 6:0
1:53 Kessler is reeling after that shot! 6:0
2:06 A solid right hand scores for Kessler. 6:3
2:19 Ottke is pinned in his own corner... 6:3
2:19 Kessler lands a nice cross but Ottke turned with it, absorbing most of its power. 6:5
2:31 Kessler said he wanted to start fast but, he still hasn't found his rhythm. 6:5
2:38 Ottke gets off a quick combination to the body, with the right hand landing. 8:5
2:56 That punch actually went behind Ottke's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Kessler. 8:5
2:58 Ottke lands the jab but comes up short with a second one right behind it. 10:5
3:00 The bell sounds to end Round 1 of what could well prove to be a very close fight. 10:7

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Jimmy Montoya not only gave Kessler encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Ottke. Now it's up to Mikkel Kessler to implement it. 0:0
0:07 That uppercut to the stomach didn't hurt Mikkel Kessler but it scores points for Ottke none the less. 2:0
0:17 Ottke pins Kessler in the corner! 2:0
0:21 Watch Ottke move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Kessler off balance. 2:0
0:26 Kessler retreats into the lower right corner. 2:0
0:30 Ottke and Kessler are in a clinch, Russell hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:0
0:39 Russell breaks them up... 2:0
0:44 Kessler has Sven Ottke cornered! 2:0
0:44 There's some nice hand speed. Kessler fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:2
0:58 That was a violent straight right by Ottke! 6:2
0:58 Kessler was stunned by that last flurry of punches! 6:2
1:29 Ottke snakes the jab through Kessler's gloves. He had some snap on that one. 8:2
1:44 Russell has to pull the fighters away from each other as Ottke locks up Kessler's arms. 8:2
1:49 Russell has to break the clinch. 8:2
1:57 Kessler is trapped in his opponents corner... 8:2
2:02 Ottke fires a left hand that Kessler takes high on the shoulder. 8:2
2:08 Ottke feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves back to the middle of the ring. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 8:2
2:08 A flurry of light blows from Ottke scores to the body. 10:2
2:20 Some nice infighting ends with Ottke getting an uppercut in. 12:2
2:32 Ottke lets his hands go again and gets in several scoring blows. 14:2
2:42 Ottke has Kessler trapped! 14:2
2:42 Ottke with a lead right to the head. 16:2
2:56 Ottke is flicking the jab, trying to keep Kessler at long range. 16:2
3:00 There's the bell. Ottke wings a parting shot that misses. That was close. Round 2 is history. 17:2

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 3. 0:0
0:06 Kessler received a pep talk from Jimmy Montoya before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:11 Ottke wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Kessler's defense. 0:0
0:18 Kessler has Ottke pinned! 0:0
0:22 Kessler attempts to go to the body, but can't connect. 0:0
0:25 Ottke feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:0
0:37 Ottke goes to the body with a three punch salvo. 4:0
0:49 Ottke backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:54 Kessler wraps up Sven Ottke... Neither fighter will break... 4:0
0:58 Russell steps in and breaks it up. 4:0
1:08 Ottke misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:0
1:10 Kessler lands the lead cross. 4:2
1:24 Kessler throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Ottke but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 4:2
1:26 Ottke throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 6:2
1:40 Kessler misses wildly with the Hook. 6:2
1:43 Ottke flicks three quick jabs and at least one got through. 8:2
1:57 Kessler lands a stinging jab. 8:4
2:14 Kessler works his way in and leans on Ottke. 8:4
2:23 Kessler muscles his way inside. 8:4
2:31 Both fighters are probing, looking for an opening. 8:4
2:40 Kessler slides into a neutral corner... 8:4
2:44 Ottke can't find the range as he tries to work the body. 8:4
2:55 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 8:4
3:00 Russell separates the two... 8:4
3:00 Kessler shows Ottke his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 3. 8:5

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke and Kessler square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 4. 0:0
0:05 Jimmy Montoya knows Kessler lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:11 Ottke traps Mikkel Kessler's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Russell breaks it up. 0:0
0:21 Ottke shoves Kessler away. 0:0
0:21 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:34 Kessler moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:39 Ottke just comes up short with the hook. 0:0
0:46 The fighters jockey for position as they both try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 0:0
0:52 Kessler is forced into his opponents corner... 0:0
0:56 Ottke is doing a great job keeping his distance. 0:0
1:01 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
1:08 Ottke lets his hands go inside, but Kessler protects his body well. 0:0
1:29 Both fighters move to ring center. 0:0
1:34 Kessler just misses with a huge shot as Ottke chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:0
1:36 Ottke dips and connects with a hook to the side of Kessler's head. 2:0
1:50 Ottke is protecting the body nicely as Kessler fails to score inside. 2:0
2:07 Kessler is holding on to Ottke. He seems to be taking a breather. 2:0
2:12 Referee Russell steps in to break it up. 2:0
2:21 Kessler fires a lead right that Ottke manages to avoid. 2:0
2:34 Kessler pushes Ottke back to gain room to punch. 2:0
2:37 Mikkel Kessler throws the cross and scores to the head of Ottke. 2:2
2:53 Ottke scores with a cross to the belly. 4:2
3:00 That was a slow round for both fighters. Neither appeared overly anxious to initiate the action. 4:2

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:07 Manny Seamon seemed to pump up Ottke between rounds. 0:0
0:09 Ottke gets the cross through Kessler's guard. 2:0
0:13 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 2:0
0:24 Ottke has Mikkel Kessler blocked in! 2:0
0:28 Mikkel Kessler holds his arms up in disgust as Ottke holds him around his waist. 2:0
0:33 The Referee breaks it up... 2:0
0:37 Kessler's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 2:0
0:42 Sven Ottke is going to come out on the short end of this exchange of punches. 4:3
0:56 Sven Ottke is in constant motion. He is a hard fighter to corner. 4:3
1:00 The cross scores for Ottke. He needs to throw that punch more often. 6:3
1:22 Ottke misses with that cross. 6:3
1:33 Sven Ottke does a great job of moving as Kessler tries to work inside. 6:3
1:36 Ottke continues to pop the jab 8:3
1:45 A quick jab from Ottke connects. 10:3
1:58 Ottke is really focused in this round. 10:3
2:06 Ottke is blocked in his opponents corner... 10:3
2:10 Kessler tries to give angles as he continues his relentless forward motion. 10:3
2:15 Ottke is really focused in this round. 10:3
2:29 Ottke looks to land a hook but misses the mark. 10:3
2:44 Ottke pins Kessler's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 10:3
2:48 The fighters separate after a clinch. 10:3
2:58 Ottke's not even close with the uppercut. 10:3
3:00 There's the bell. That brings Round 5 to a close. 10:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 6 of this scheduled 15 rounder. 0:0
0:06 Ottke's corner men did their job with quiet efficiency and confidence. 0:0
0:07 Ottke has Kessler trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:0
0:12 Ottke cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Kessler had his elbows tucked in nicely. 0:0
0:14 Kessler gets in a hook to the body of Ottke. 0:2
0:19 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:2
0:26 Both fighters scored in that exchange, which is dead even. 2:4
0:42 Ottke is moving nicely, using every inch of this ring. 2:4
0:49 Ottke scores with three unanswered blows to the head of Kessler. 5:4
1:01 Kessler backs into the upper left corner. 5:4
1:01 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment, as Ottke blasts home a hook. 7:4
1:17 Kessler is losing this round and is looking to load up on his punches. 7:4
1:21 Ottke's jab connects to Mikkel Kessler's head 9:4
1:30 Thats a nice combination to the body by Ottke. 11:4
1:42 Ottke ducks inside, connecting with an uppercut downstairs. 13:4
1:56 Sven Ottke is utilizing the ring to his advantage with constant movement. 13:4
2:01 Ottke slides into the corner... 13:4
2:06 Mikkel Kessler's misses as Ottke backpedals away. 13:4
2:21 Kessler connects with a solid combination! 13:9
2:21 Ottke's hurt, the last punch in that flurry stopped him cold! 13:9
2:39 Ottke works his way in and leans on Kessler... 13:9
2:43 Russell is shouting at Ottke to break! 13:9
2:52 Ottke wings a big left hand at Kessler but the latter sidesteps the punch. 13:9
3:00 Kessler retreats to his opponents corner... 13:9
3:00 Non stop action as they battled from pillar to post in that round!! 15:9

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Kessler didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 7. 0:0
0:15 A cross from Sven Ottke lands with some power. 3:0
0:20 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 3:0
0:29 Mikkel Kessler ties up Ottke. 3:0
0:38 Ottke pushes Kessler away. 3:0
0:43 Kessler steps back as he tries to create some punching room. 3:0
0:46 Kessler traps Ottke in the corner! 3:0
0:46 The fighters are at close quarters now as Kessler lands a hook downstairs. 3:2
1:00 Kessler knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 3:2
1:24 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 3:2
1:28 Ottke pushes Kessler away. 3:2
1:33 Ottke moves into the near corner. 3:2
1:33 Kessler is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 3:4
1:49 He tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 3:4
1:52 Ottke rips a hook to the head. 5:4
2:04 Ottke is really focused in this round. 5:4
2:12 Kessler lands a brutal cross! 5:8
2:12 Ottke is trying to regroup after that punch... 5:8
2:22 Ottke lands a nice jab. He tries to follow it up with a cross but it misses. 7:8
2:31 The action is back in the center of the ring. 7:8
2:36 Kessler lands a vicious cross! 7:12
2:36 That blast sent Ottke reeling into the ropes! 7:12
2:45 Kessler doesn't have to look for Ottke this round as He is right there in front of him. 7:12
2:56 Ottke slides into the corner... 7:12
3:00 Kessler connects with a nasty cross! 7:16
3:00 And Ottke's in big trouble now! 7:16
3:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 6:17

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jennifer Searles exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 8. There it is! 0:0
0:06 Our ring card girls tonight are some real beauties. 0:0
0:09 A cross lands for Kessler. Ottke didn't see that one coming. 0:2
0:14 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:2
0:27 Ottke feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to be trapped there. 0:2
0:37 Kessler fires a wild overhand right and misses everything. 0:2
0:53 Ottke scores with a glancing cross. 2:2
1:05 Kessler throws a cross to the head, then digs a hook to the body. 2:4
1:15 Kessler has Ottke blocked in! 2:4
1:15 Ottke leans in and takes an uppercut to the chin from Kessler. 2:6
1:28 Kessler looks to work the body, but Ottke covers up nicely. 2:6
1:36 Ottke retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
1:40 That combination from Kessler just missed. 2:6
1:42 Ottke scores with the jab. 4:6
1:54 Ottke backs into a neutral corner. 4:6
1:59 Ottke picks off the jab thrown by Kessler. 4:6
2:06 Ottke's corner is screaming at him to finish the round strong. 4:6
2:09 The fighters are at ring center... 4:6
2:14 Ottke is literally dancing circles around Kessler this round. 4:6
2:18 There has been a lot of clinching in this fight tonight. 4:6
2:30 Kessler plods forward. 4:6
2:39 Kessler comes in low. Ottke puts a headlock on him. Russell knocks Ottke's arm off Kessler's head. 4:6
2:44 Russell separates the two fighters. 4:6
2:48 Ottke is forced into his own corner... 4:6
2:53 Kessler moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Ottke. 4:6
3:00 That's another round in the books as Round 8 comes to an end. 5:8

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Russell motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:15 Ottke misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:17 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 9th round of this fight. 0:0
0:26 Ottke has Kessler trapped in the near right neutral corner... 0:0
0:26 Each fighter is measuring the other. Now Sven Ottke lets his hands go and scores several quick punches to the head of Kessler. 2:0
0:43 Kessler tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ottke ducks under it. 2:0
0:55 Ottke is really focused in this round. 2:0
1:23 Ottke bounces off the ropes, challenging Kessler to come get him. 2:0
1:28 This has not been one for the ages, as both fighters have been very tentative the entire fight. 2:0
1:37 Ottke uses subtle movement and a tight guard protecting his body as Kessler tries vainly to score. 2:0
1:40 Sven Ottke's cross finds a home on Kessler's jaw. 4:0
2:01 Ottke throws another good combination that temporarily slows Kessler. 6:0
2:15 Kessler lands a devastating hook! 6:4
2:15 Ottke is clutching his side! 6:4
2:27 The fighters are tangled up inside. Ottke has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 8:4
2:46 Kessler misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 8:4
2:48 Ottke goes downstairs with a right cross. 10:4
3:00 Ottke is dancing and flicking harmless punches at Kessler. 10:4
3:00 Ottke appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 10:4
3:00 Ottke spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 9. 12:4

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Ottke and Kessler leave their corners. 0:0
0:11 Ottke moves into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:16 Ottke picks off the uppercut by Kessler. 0:0
0:18 Ottke scores with a quick hook to the head of Kessler after Kessler missed with a wild shot of his own. 2:0
0:23 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 2:0
0:32 Kessler fires a volley of punches but Ottke was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way. 2:0
0:40 Kessler has Ottke pinned! 2:0
0:40 The fighters are trading punches and Kessler seems to have won that exchange. 4:3
0:50 Kessler is looking to protect his body and he's leaving his chin wide open! 4:3
0:53 The fighters are back in the middle of the ring. 4:3
0:53 Ottke lands a short hook to the body. 6:3
1:08 Ottke dances gracefully across the canvas 6:3
1:12 Kessler has Ottke trapped! 6:3
1:17 Kessler lands a wicked uppercut! 6:7
1:17 That blow connected solidly to the head of Ottke and he is stunned! 6:7
1:34 Ottke is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Kessler can't throw punches, I guess. 6:7
1:46 Russell moves them apart. 6:7
1:50 Ottke and Kessler grab a quick breather. 6:7
1:53 Kessler quickly pulls at his trunks. 6:7
1:56 Kessler lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 6:9
2:09 Ottke is blocked in his own corner... 6:9
2:14 Kessler forces his way inside. 6:9
2:26 Ottke works free! The fighters move to ring center. 6:9
2:37 That cross from Kessler lands with some authority! 6:13
2:37 Ottke was rattled by that shot and he is hurt! 6:13
2:55 Kessler grabs Ottke. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 6:13
3:00 * Russell is telling Kessler to watch the head butting. 6:13
3:00 Kessler lunges with his head nailing Ottke squarely. There is no doubt that was intentional and Russell is screaming at Kessler to clean up his act! 6:13
3:00 There's the bell, finishing Round 10. 7:14

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 11 begins. 0:0
0:08 Jimmy Montoya was extremely upbeat during the break with Kessler providing some solid encouragement. 0:0
0:08 Ottke backs into his own corner... 0:0
0:13 Kessler misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:15 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters are flailing away but Ottke is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
0:27 Kessler is slowing up... 3:2
0:32 Kessler eats a jab from Sven Ottke 5:2
0:44 Ottke scores with a hook to the side of the head. 7:2
1:00 Ottke has freed himself from Kessler. They move quickly to ring center. 7:2
1:18 Mikkel Kessler retreats into a neutral corner. 7:2
1:22 Apparently Ottke feels it's a good strategy to hug Kessler and force Russell to come separate them. 7:2
1:27 * Kessler has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 7:2
1:40 Kessler is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 7:2
1:43 Ottke lands consecutive uppercuts to Kessler's midsection. 9:2
1:56 Kessler moves into the lower right corner. 9:2
1:56 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Ottke seemed to get the better of it. 12:4
2:05 Ottke pins Kessler in the corner! 12:4
2:05 Ottke connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 14:4
2:09 The sting is starting to go from Kessler's punches... 14:4
2:14 Kessler is trying to avoid shots to the body, but He better get his hands up! 14:4
2:16 Ottke scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 16:4
2:21 * You can clearly see the swelling under Kessler's left eye. 16:4
2:30 Ottke telegraphed that shot and Kessler ducks under it easily. 16:4
2:39 Ottke is really focused in this round. 16:4
2:43 Kessler lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 16:6
2:54 Kessler brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 16:6
2:58 Kessler slides along the far ropes. 16:6
3:00 Ottke circles around the ring. 16:6
3:00 The seconds jump into action in Ottke's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 11. 18:7

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Mikkel Kessler is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 12. 0:0
0:08 Kessler's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:13 Ottke is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 0:0
0:23 Kessler does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Ottke's punches in close. 0:0
0:30 Kessler just landed a three punch combo! 0:4
0:30 Ottke is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:4
0:43 Ottke has Kessler trapped! 0:4
0:47 Ottke isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is giving Kessler fits. 0:4
0:59 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Ottke! 0:4
1:02 several punches land to Ottke's body as he looks to move back to the outside. 0:6
1:11 Ottke follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 3:6
1:25 Ottke tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 3:6
1:27 Not a lot on that hook to Ottke's side, but it scored. 3:8
1:38 Ottke flicks a jab to Mikkel Kessler's stomach 5:8
1:48 Ottke winds up for a bolo punch, then sneaks in the hook, bringing cheers from the crowd. 7:8
1:52 The swelling under Kessler's left eye is increasing. It's going to get tougher and tougher for to see punches coming. 7:8
2:05 Kessler just comes up short with the jab. 7:8
2:08 Ottke doubles up on the jab and he managed to score with the second one. 9:8
2:21 Ottke fires and misses. 9:8
2:23 Solid bodywork by Kessler as he lands several punches from the inside. 9:10
2:37 Ottke wraps his arms around Kessler. 9:10
2:49 Russell has to break them apart. 9:10
2:54 Ottke steals a quick glance at his corner. 9:10
2:57 Kessler lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 9:12
3:00 That round personified the word brawl, as both fighters really went at it the for entire three minutes. 11:12

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Ottke was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Kessler is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Kessler still has distension. 0:0
0:14 Ottke is challenging Kessler to fight him and quit clinching. 0:0
0:23 Russell moves in to break the clinch. 0:0
0:36 Kessler tries to work his way inside but he can't do it. 0:0
0:43 We have a lull in the action. 0:0
0:48 Kessler rips a hook to the body. 0:2
1:01 Kessler is really focused in this round. 0:2
1:04 Kessler shoots the jab into the chest of Sven Ottke. 0:4
1:09 Ottke is starting to fatigue... 0:4
1:13 Sven Ottke has Kessler trapped! 0:4
1:13 The fighters are throwing punches but Ottke is being much more effective in this battle. 3:6
1:18 Kessler seems to be a bit distracted by the swelling under his left eye as it has gotten worse. 3:6
1:22 Ottke is staying at the center of the ring. 3:6
1:27 Ottke lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Kessler. 3:6
1:33 Kessler is really focused in this round. 3:6
1:36 Ottke splits Kessler's gloves with an uppercut. 5:6
1:50 Kessler connects with a vicious uppercut! 5:10
1:50 Ottke was staggered by that punch! 5:10
1:59 Ottke has Kessler blocked in! 5:10
2:04 Ottke swings...and misses. 5:10
2:06 Kessler working the bread basket, scoring with several hooks. 5:12
2:21 Ottke throws a punch and lands. Kessler scores with a counter. Looks like Ottke was a little more effective. 8:14
2:34 Ottke fires and misses. 8:14
2:41 Kessler lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sven Ottke. 8:14
2:44 Ottke scores with a nice two-punch combination. 10:14
2:56 Ottke catches Mikkel Kessler with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 12:14
3:00 Kessler seems bothered by the increased swelling around the left eye. 12:14
3:00 Ottke appears to have this fight under control. 12:14
3:00 Ottke and Kessler can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 13:14

Round 14
Time Commentary Points
0:00 As we enter the last two rounds of action, it looks as if Kessler is not likely to win this fight unless he can score a knockout. 0:0
0:06 The swelling on the face of Kessler is almost as pronounced as before his corner worked on it. 0:0
0:06 Kessler traps Ottke in the corner! 0:0
0:06 Kessler looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:2
0:17 Ottke backs into a neutral corner. 0:2
0:22 A brutal combination from Kessler connects to the solar plexus! 0:6
0:22 Ottke is trying to regroup after those punches... 0:6
0:26 Neither fighter has much left... 0:6
0:39 Ottke is trying to free his gloves from under Kessler's gloves. 0:6
0:43 Now they break clean. 0:6
0:51 Kessler is really focused in this round. 0:6
0:58 Kessler misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:6
1:05 A quick combination from Kessler gets through. 0:8
1:24 Ottke ties up Kessler. Why would he want to clinch now? 0:8
1:33 Russell has to separate the two... 0:8
1:37 Ottke is trapped in Kessler's corner... 0:8
1:42 Kessler doesn't connect with the uppercut. 0:8
1:49 Ottke takes a cross to the head from Kessler. 0:10
2:03 Both fighters are holding here. It's a tangle of arms and Russell is going to have to sort this out. 0:10
2:07 Russell separates them. 0:10
2:21 Kessler just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:14
2:21 Ottke was hurt by those blows! 0:14
2:31 Ottke fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:14
2:43 Both fighters move back to ring center. 2:14
2:43 Ottke gets off a three punch salvo to Mikkel Kessler's head. 4:14
2:52 Ottke scores with a nice right cross. 6:14
3:00 Kessler just can't find the range with that uppercut. 6:14
3:00 That ends Round 14... But the fighters are still punching! Now Russell jumps between them. 5:14

Round 15
Time Commentary Points
0:00 There are 3:00 more minutes of fighting to go in the 15th and final round. 0:0
0:07 If the swelling was lessened by Kessler's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:08 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Kessler has gotten the better of the exchange. 2:3
0:17 Ottke got some great advice from Manny Seamon between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 15. 2:3
0:17 Kessler retreats to his own corner... 2:3
0:22 Ottke is on his bicycle as he looks to stay away from Kessler 2:3
0:31 Ottke is clinching. Russell better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 2:3
0:49 Ottke uses his shoulder to force Kessler out of the clinch. 2:3
0:56 Kessler retreats into a neutral corner. 2:3
1:01 Ottke is moving like a ghost out there, as Mikkel Kessler trys in vain to corner him 2:3
1:13 Both fighters seem willing to clinch... Someone's got to throw some leather... 2:3
1:17 Russell separates the two... 2:3
1:25 Ottke scores with several quick blows to the head. 4:3
1:44 Kessler clinches nicely... but clinching doesn't score points. 4:3
1:48 Ottke tries to get free... Here comes Russell to break them up... 4:3
1:53 Ottke is really focused in this round. 4:3
1:56 Not much steam behind Sven Ottke's jab, but it scores nonetheless. 6:3
2:09 Kessler tries to get the hook into the the ribs, but Ottke blocks it. 6:3
2:12 Sven Ottke lands a quick jab. He'd like to keep Kessler on the end of that punch. 8:3
2:23 Ottke is pinned in his opponents corner... 8:3
2:23 Kessler gets off a jab to the solar plexus 8:5
2:33 A cross to body by Kessler gets through. 8:7
2:49 Kessler has been watching too much wrestling, the way He's grabbing Ottke. 8:7
2:54 Kessler finally lets go of Ottke. 8:7
2:58 Ottke is really focused in this round. 8:7
3:00 Ottke grabs Kessler again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 8:7
3:00 Referee Russell has to separate the two... 8:7
3:00 Ottke seems to have done enough to win this fight. 8:7
3:00 Both fighters look finished as the fight ends with the ringing of the bell. 8:6

Fight Result

Here's Jeff Connor with the call...

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision...

Shafeeq Rashada, United States scores the bout 144 to 143 for Mikkel Kessler

Marcus McDonnell, England scores the bout 144 to 143 for Sven Ottke

Frank Lombardi, United States scores the bout 145 to 140 for ...

...Sven Ottke

The winner and still IBO, WTF champion by split decision is Sven Ottke!


Score Cards

Shafeeq Rashada Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 143
Mikkel Kessler 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 10 9 144

Marcus McDonnell Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 10 10 9 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 144
Mikkel Kessler 10 9 10 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 143

Frank Lombardi Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 145
Mikkel Kessler 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 9 140

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Sven Ottke 30 30 29 30 29 29 27 27 30 27 30 28 29 28 29 432
Mikkel Kessler 28 27 28 28 28 28 30 30 27 30 27 30 29 29 28 427


Statistics
Categories Sven Ottke Mikkel Kessler
Knockdowns scored 0 0


Jabs / Round 7.00 3.53
Hooks / Round 4.07 2.53
Crosses / Round 5.13 4.00
Combinations / Round 5.53 4.07
Uppercuts / Round 4.27 3.07


Punches Landed / Round 26.00 17.20
Punches Missed / Round 37.53 49.33


Punching Accuracy 40.9% 25.9%


Total Number of Fouls 0 2
Head Butting 1
Using Shoulder 1


Foul Penalties:
Caution 2


Suffered Intentional Head Butt 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1


No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Inside 0 / 0 4 / 2
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 2 / 2
Fight Outside (Defensive) 12 / 7 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 5 / 5
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 3 / 0


Title Bout Championship Boxing - Copyright (C) 2013 PISD Ltd

Evander Holyfield vs Nigel Benn

Fight info: Motor City Arena, Detroit, MI, United States, 2016-5-30, announcer is Frank Shain, referee is Ernst Salzgeber, the bout will be scored by three judges: Joseph Ware (United States), Karl Rogers (England) and Silvestre Abainza (Philippines), ring card girl is Maria Cristina, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 15 rounds, IBF-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'none', Scoring System is 10 Points
In the red corner: Evander Holyfield - Record: 23-2-2 (16) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Gregorio Benitez - Cut Man: Manny Seamon
In the blue corner: Nigel Benn - Record: 16-10-2 (12) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Top Condition - Trainer: Kevin Rooney - Cut Man: Jack DeForrest

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 That's the bell, summoning the two fighters to begin trading punches here in the first. 0:0
0:12 Holyfield has promised a good showing tonight. 0:0
0:20 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? 0:0
0:24 Salzgeber separates the two... 0:0
0:29 Benn has Holyfield pinned! 0:0
0:29 Good close quarters action as Benn buries an uppercut in Holyfield's midsection. 0:3
0:38 The fighters are at ring center... 0:3
0:43 Holyfield misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:3
0:49 Benn shoots a vicious cross right down the pipe and catches Holyfield flush! 0:7
0:49 Benn has Holyfield in trouble, he is hurt and trying to hang on!! 0:7
1:01 Holyfield has Benn trapped in the left neutral corner... 0:7
1:06 Benn is trying to free his gloves from under Holyfield's gloves. 0:7
1:10 The Referee breaks it up... 0:7
1:16 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:7
1:16 Holyfield gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 2:7
1:40 Holyfield misses wildly with the hook. 2:7
1:43 A hard jab by Benn gets in. 2:10
1:55 Nigel Benn feints downstairs, then lands two quick blows to the head. 2:12
2:04 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... But neither is pressing the action right now. 2:12
2:11 Benn and Holyfield are in a clinch, Salzgeber hollers at them to break and start fighting. 2:12
2:20 Salzgeber has to break them apart. 2:12
2:35 Benn steals a quick glance at his corner. 2:12
2:38 Great work to the body by Holyfield as he scores with both hands. 5:12
2:52 Benn lets his hands go inside, but Holyfield protects his body well. 5:12
2:55 Holyfield punishes Benn with a hook to the ribs. 8:12
3:00 There's the bell ending Round 1. 8:11

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 2 begins as the bell sounds. 0:0
0:06 Holyfield got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gregorio Benitez's instructions work. 0:0
0:06 Holyfield backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:06 Benn scores with a two punch combination to the midsection. 0:2
0:24 Benn drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 0:6
0:24 That series of punches rocked Holyfield and he looks to be in trouble. 0:6
0:33 Benn caught Holyfield square with that uppercut. 0:9
0:42 * Benn is blatantly hitting "The Real Deal" Holyfield while they are locked up and Salzgeber has stopped the action to scold him 0:12
1:00 The fight has moved back to the middle of the ring. 0:12
1:05 Benn just comes up short with the jab. 0:12
1:12 Holyfield really buried that punch into Benn's ribs. 5:12
1:12 Benn is clutching his side! 5:12
1:25 Evander Holyfield scores with a tremendous right just above the waistline! 9:12
1:25 Benn was stunned by that blow! 9:12
1:34 Benn slides into a neutral corner... 9:12
1:38 Holyfield has dynamite in those fists and he he lands a wicked hook downstairs! 13:12
1:38 Benn is gasping for air!! 13:12
1:51 A brutal combination from Holyfield connects to the solar plexus! 18:12
1:51 At least two of those shots really hurt Benn! 18:12
2:05 Holyfield cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. Benn had his elbows tucked in nicely. 18:12
2:11 Benn moves into the near right corner. 18:12
2:16 Holyfield is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 18:12
2:22 Holyfield pins Benn in the corner! 18:12
2:27 Benn does a great job with subtle movement to avoid Holyfield's punches in close. 18:12
2:33 Evander Holyfield pins Benn in the corner! 18:12
2:38 Holyfield drops his shoulder as if to throw a right, then quickly rips a quick left hook to the body. 23:12
2:38 Benn appears shaken by those punches! 23:12
2:52 Benn smothers Holyfield's attack with a clinch! 23:12
3:00 Salzgeber moves in to break the clinch. 23:12
3:00 Evander Holyfield and Benn can both be proud of that effort. They went full bore the entire round as the spectators serenade both men with a thunderous ovation. 23:12

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Nigel Benn looks to be in good shape as Round 3 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Benn lands a strong hook! 0:5
0:11 That shot has Holyfield hurt! 0:5
0:20 Holyfield got some great advice from Gregorio Benitez between rounds, let's see if he puts it to use here in round 3. 0:5
0:25 Benn brushes the ropes and forces his way back to ring center. 0:5
0:34 Holyfield has Benn blocked in! 0:5
0:38 Holyfield just can't find the range with that hook. 0:5
0:49 Nigel Benn's misses as Holyfield backpedals away. 0:5
0:56 Holyfield drives that short hook into Benn's midsection! 4:5
0:56 Benn is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:5
1:05 A hard uppercut from Holyfield lands flush. 7:5
1:24 Benn pushes his way out to the center of the ring where the fighters seperate. 7:5
1:36 A big hook from Benn lands with serious impact! 7:9
1:36 That blast sent Holyfield reeling into the ropes! 7:9
1:46 Holyfield scores from the outside with a nice cross to the body. 10:9
2:00 Evander Holyfield back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Nigel Benn. 10:9
2:07 Nigel Benn drills Holyfield with a left and right and another left. 10:11
2:21 Holyfield fires a lead right that Benn manages to avoid. 10:11
2:34 Holyfield follows the jab with a with hard overhand right to the jaw. 13:11
2:42 Benn doesn't have to look for Holyfield this round as He is right there in front of him. 13:11
2:50 Nigel Benn grabs Holyfield's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Salzgeber has to force Benn to let go. 13:11
2:55 Salzgeber moves them apart. 13:11
3:00 Benn slides into the corner... 13:11
3:00 Holyfield is holding... 13:11
3:00 Now they break clean. 13:11
3:00 Loud applause accompanies the end of this round. 13:13

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 4. 0:0
0:10 Benn lands a strong cross! 0:5
0:10 Holyfield is reeling after that shot! 0:5
0:15 Both of these guys look just like they came out of their dressing rooms - not a mark on them. 0:5
0:24 Benn lands a hard cross! 0:10
0:24 Holyfield is reeling.. 0:10
0:33 A vicious exchange with both men scoring, though Evander Holyfield seemed to get the better of it. 3:12
0:46 Nigel Benn is backed into his opponents corner... 3:12
0:46 * Salzgeber is telling Holyfield to watch using an open glove. 6:12
1:03 Benn feints, looking for an opening. 6:12
1:18 OH! Nigel Benn landed the big hook flush! 6:16
1:18 Holyfield is hurt! 6:16
1:30 Benn moves into a neutral corner. 6:16
1:35 That was a violent straight right by Evander Holyfield! 10:16
1:35 Nigel Benn is trying to regroup after those punches... 10:16
1:56 Evander Holyfield is off target with that cross. 10:16
2:03 Nigel Benn cranks up the hook and connects to Holyfield's jaw, that one had bad intent behind it! 10:21
2:03 Evander Holyfield is suddenly in trouble after those punches! 10:21
2:20 And Holyfield tastes the power of a crushing combination from Benn! 10:25
2:20 Holyfield took far too many hard shots from Benn in that flurry and he is hurt! 10:25
2:30 The crowd has been reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 10:25
2:38 Holyfield is just missing by a hair with his punches. 10:25
2:54 * Holyfield lands a tremendous shot under Benn's ribcage and Benn crumbles to the canvas. 10:25
2:57 Salzgeber positions himself over Nigel Benn and starts the count.. 17:25
2:57 1 17:25
2:58 2 17:25
3:00 * Benn makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 17:25
3:00 Salzgeber waves the two fighters together. 17:25
3:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it's a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 17:26

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn looks a bit disgusted as Round 5 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Whatever Gregorio Benitez said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect as Holyfield has some spring in his step here in the 5th round. 0:0
0:11 Benn misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:0
0:13 Holyfield rips away on the inside landing a solid uppercut that may have hurt Benn. It looked like his legs buckled ever so briefly. 3:0
0:17 Despite the punches landed, both fighters remain unmarked. 3:0
0:27 Benn misses with that punch. 3:0
0:40 Benn traps Holyfield in the corner! 3:0
0:44 Benn will tie a guy up if he has to. 3:0
0:53 Benn finally lets go of Holyfield. 3:0
1:01 Benn is not having much success cutting off the ring this round. 3:0
1:04 Holyfield jolts Benn starting with the body and working up to the head. 6:0
1:13 We have a good crowd on hand tonight 6:0
1:20 The action has moved back to the middle of the ring. 6:0
1:25 Benn traps Holyfield's gloves under his arms, forcing Salzgeber to break them up. 6:0
1:29 * Salzgeber steps in and admonishes Evander Holyfield for using his shoulder. 6:0
1:47 Holyfield's not even close with the uppercut. 6:0
1:54 Holyfield takes a heavy cross downstairs. 6:4
1:54 Holyfield looks shaken! 6:4
1:59 Nigel Benn looks to have his legs back under him after that knockdown in the last round. 6:4
2:12 Benn continues to follow Holyfield about the ring. 6:4
2:20 Holyfield retreats into the lower corner. 6:4
2:25 Benn fires and misses. 6:4
2:27 Holyfield digs a short hook to ribs of Benn. 8:4
2:49 Benn traps Holyfield's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. 8:4
2:58 Salzgeber has to break the clinch. 8:4
3:00 Holyfield has Benn trapped! 8:4
3:00 Round 5 ends with the sound of the bell. 8:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Maria Cristina exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 6. There it is! 0:0
0:15 Benn's corner is urging him on. They have been quite vocal tonight. 0:0
0:23 Benn wants to go downstairs, but can't penetrate Holyfield's defense. 0:0
0:25 Neither fighter shows any wear and tear at this point. 0:0
0:32 Benn traps Holyfield in the corner! 0:0
0:32 Benn lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:2
0:49 Salzgeber has to pull the fighters away from each other as Benn locks up Holyfield's arms. 0:2
0:53 Salzgeber pries them apart. 0:2
1:06 Benn whiffs with the uppercut. 0:2
1:09 Holyfield doubles up with the hook to the body, but Benn is unfazed. 2:2
1:23 Benn pins Holyfield's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. 2:2
1:27 Salzgeber is shouting at Benn to break! 2:2
1:37 Holyfield gets in a lead cross to Benn's body. 4:2
1:55 Benn lands a solid cross! 4:6
1:55 Holyfield suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 4:6
2:09 Evander Holyfield tries to muscle inside but Benn clinches him. 4:6
2:19 Salzgeber breaks them up... 4:6
2:29 Benn lands a crushing hook! 4:11
2:29 Holyfield is suddenly in trouble! 4:11
2:46 Benn is protecting the body nicely as Holyfield fails to score inside. 4:11
2:57 Holyfield is getting frustrated as Benn continues to hold on to him. Holyfield is punching Benn's head, trying to break his hold. Finally, Salzgeber pushes the fighters apart. 4:11
3:00 * Holyfield is told to watch hitting on the break by Salzgeber 4:11
3:00 Nigel Benn shows Holyfield his back and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 6. 4:11

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:22 Holyfield wings a big left hand at Nigel Benn but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:25 These guys both look like they have barely been in a fight at all.. 0:0
0:40 Holyfield slips in a jab to the body 2:0
0:50 Evander Holyfield backs into the near corner. 2:0
0:54 Apparently Benn feels it's a good strategy to hug Holyfield and force Salzgeber to come separate them. 2:0
1:09 Benn uses his shoulder to force Holyfield out of the clinch. 2:0
1:14 Holyfield looks to his corner. 2:0
1:19 Holyfield dips and connects with a hook to the side of Benn's head. 4:0
1:34 Benn just comes up short with the hook. 4:0
1:37 A flurry of light blows from Holyfield scores to the body. 6:0
1:47 Holyfield has Benn cornered! 6:0
1:51 Evander Holyfield misses wildly with the Hook. 6:0
2:06 Benn lands a smashing hook! 6:5
2:06 Holyfield is hurt! 6:5
2:20 Holyfield holds his arms up in disgust as Benn holds him around his waist. 6:5
2:32 Benn and Holyfield each take a step back. 6:5
2:56 Holyfield lands a solid hook! 11:5
2:56 Benn is clutching his side! 11:5
3:00 There's another round in the books. 11:5

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell sounds to start Round 8. 0:0
0:09 Benn retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:13 Holyfield tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Benn. 0:0
0:16 Both fighters show virtually nothing in the way of damage. 0:0
0:21 Benn rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 0:2
0:38 Benn leaves the jab just short. 0:2
0:49 The action is back in the center of the ring. 0:2
0:49 Benn looks to the midsection, then fires a combination to the head 0:4
1:17 Benn lands a hard cross! 0:8
1:17 Benn just delivered some big time hurt with that punch! Even the fans at ringside felt it! 0:8
1:31 Benn tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:8
1:33 Evander Holyfield splits Benn's gloves with an uppercut. 2:8
2:01 Holyfield lands a vicious uppercut! 6:8
2:01 Benn was staggered by that punch! 6:8
2:19 That punch actually went behind Benn's head as he moved inside of a looping shot from Holyfield. 6:8
2:26 Holyfield fires the jab. It finds its target. 8:8
2:50 Holyfield just absorbed a terrifying shot to the body. 8:12
2:50 Holyfield is clutching his side! 8:12
2:59 Holyfield moves into the near right corner. 8:12
3:00 Benn misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 8:12
3:00 This fight appears to be very close at this point. 8:12
3:00 And there's the bell ending Round 8. 8:13

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Evander Holyfield and Benn leave their corners. 0:0
0:12 Benn is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Holyfield. 0:0
0:21 Holyfield tries to get free... Here comes Salzgeber to break them up... 0:0
0:21 Both fighters are unmarked at this stage of the fight. 0:0
0:25 Gregorio Benitez knows Holyfield lost that last round, but he took the postive approach between rounds. 0:0
0:26 Benn lands a two punch combination to the body 0:2
0:36 Holyfield catches Benn with an uppercut as he tries to duck. 2:2
0:53 Benn misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 2:2
1:00 Holyfield lands a powerful combination right on the button! 6:2
1:00 Those shots all landed square and Benn felt them, he's in a world of hurt! 6:2
1:13 Benn plods forward. 6:2
1:18 Holyfield backs into his own corner... 6:2
1:23 Benn knows one direction and thats straight ahead. 6:2
1:27 Benn forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Holyfield. 6:4
1:41 Benn lands a brutal uppercut! 6:9
1:41 That's the punch Benn hoped to land! Holyfield looks to be in bad shape after that blow! 6:9
1:55 Benn landed a sharp combination that rocked Holyfield back on his heels! 6:13
1:55 Holyfield looks to be in big trouble after that barrage! 6:13
2:08 Holyfield has Benn cornered! 6:13
2:08 Holyfield sneaks in a quick uppercut that lands cleanly. 8:13
2:12 Benn needs to catch his second wind... 8:13
2:21 Benn works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 8:13
2:31 Benn lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Holyfield. 8:13
2:33 Evander Holyfield gets the cross in, making Benn blink. 11:13
2:47 Benn keeps looking to get inside on Holyfield 11:13
2:54 Benn has Evander Holyfield trapped! 11:13
2:58 Benn works his way in and leans on Holyfield... 11:13
3:00 Salzgeber separates them. 11:13
3:00 Benn appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 11:13
3:00 That is the kind of action you expect in a fight, a great round of boxing! 11:15

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 10. 0:0
0:20 Holyfield telegraphed that shot and Benn ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:22 No blood, no bruises and no swelling; you wouldn't know that these guys are already in the 10th round of this fight. 0:0
0:32 Evander Holyfield tries to go to the body but he can't find an opening. 0:0
0:38 That hook from Benn lands with some authority! 0:4
0:38 Evander Holyfield appears shaken by that punch! 0:4
0:56 That cross from Benn has some power behind it! 0:8
0:56 Holyfield is just looking for a place to fall after that shot! 0:8
1:11 Benn is really focused in this round. 0:8
1:22 Benn just landed a devastating three punch combo! 0:12
1:22 Holyfield was shaken by those blows! 0:12
1:35 Holyfield has Benn trapped! 0:12
1:35 Holyfield lands a cross to the body. 2:12
1:52 Holyfield takes a tremendous hook to the jaw! 2:17
1:52 That shot buckled Holyfield's legs and he is really unsteady now, like he could go down at any moment! 2:17
1:56 Holyfield is slowing up... 2:17
2:09 Both men look like they want to keep this fight in the center of the ring. 2:17
2:18 Nigel Benn misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 2:17
2:32 There's a wicked right by Holyfield. He had some steam on that punch. 5:17
2:49 Holyfield picks off the jab thrown by Benn. 5:17
2:55 Holyfield pushes Benn away, looking for more space to work in. 5:17
3:00 Holyfield tries to drop the right hand over the top but Benn ducks under it. 5:17
3:00 Round 10 of this scheduled 15 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 5:19

Round 11
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 11 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:08 Gregorio Benitez felt Holyfield lost that last round and he let him know in no uncertain terms during the break. 0:0
0:08 Benn stays on the inside, and he lands a short, crisp uppercut that scored big. 0:3
0:13 Looking at their faces, you wouldn't know these two were in a fight. 0:3
0:22 Benn lands a paralyzing uppercut! 0:7
0:22 Holyfield looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 0:7
0:27 It looks like Holyfield and Benn are both fading... 0:7
0:31 Nigel Benn gets inside and fires a hook to Holyfield's body. 0:9
0:44 Benn backs into a neutral corner. 0:9
0:48 Evander Holyfield grabs Benn. Too much of this kind of thing can have a negative affect on the scoring of the fight. 0:9
0:57 Salzgeber has to separate the two... 0:9
1:02 The action slows for the moment. 0:9
1:14 Holyfield does a great job of moving as Benn tries to work inside. 0:9
1:21 Holyfield connects with a violent cross! 4:9
1:21 And Benn's in big trouble now! 4:9
1:35 Evander Holyfield misses with that jab. 4:9
1:37 Benn takes a half step back and unleashes a wicked uppercut that lands square. 4:12
1:51 Salzgeber tries to separate the boxers but Holyfield has a vice-like grip on Benn. 4:12
2:00 * Salzgeber is telling Benn he wants a clean break. 4:12
2:19 Holyfield is clinching. Salzgeber better watch because some fighters aren't above doing some nasty head work when they're in close like this. 4:12
2:23 * It's good to see Salzgeber paying attention to the little things, as he cautions Holyfield about leaning on his opponent's neck. 4:12
2:45 Holyfield lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Benn. 4:12
2:52 Benn lands a devastating cross! 4:16
2:52 Holyfield was stunned by that blow! 4:16
2:56 Holyfield is fatigued. That's going to make him more susceptible to a knockdown. 4:16
3:00 The bell sounds ending Round 11. Maria Cristina is about ready to climb through the ropes and into the ring to the whistles and cheers of the crowd. 3:17

Round 12
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Holyfield was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 Benn has Holyfield blocked in! 0:0
0:15 You could feel the breeze after that miss by Benn! 0:0
0:22 Holyfield drives home a wicked hook to the midsection! 4:0
0:22 Those punches hurt Benn and he looks to hang on. 4:0
0:27 Appearance wise these two both look good for this stage of the fight. 4:0
0:39 Holyfield slides into a neutral corner... 4:0
0:44 Benn lands a devastating cross! 4:4
0:44 Evander Holyfield seems to be in big trouble after that blow... 4:4
1:02 Holyfield is challenging Benn to fight him and quit clinching. 4:4
1:07 Referee Salzgeber steps in to break it up. 4:4
1:12 Benn has Holyfield pinned! 4:4
1:12 Benn works downstairs, scoring with series of hooks. 4:6
1:33 Holyfield takes a hard combination from Benn 4:10
1:33 Holyfield appears to be stunned! 4:10
1:43 He is trapped in the corner... 4:10
1:47 Holyfield takes a heavy hook downstairs. 4:14
1:47 Holyfield is favoring his ribs, he's hurt!! 4:14
2:00 Holyfield bangs home a hard cross. 7:14
2:04 The sting is starting to go from Benn's punches... 7:14
2:13 Nigel Benn is really focused in this round. 7:14
2:20 Holyfield moves to the center of the Ring taunting Benn with his hands by his sides. 7:14
2:30 That combination from Holyfield just missed. 7:14
2:32 Nigel Benn goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 7:16
2:37 Both of these fighters are really laboring now... 7:16
2:41 Holyfield pins Benn in the corner! 7:16
2:41 The fighters are throwing punches now! Holyfield is being much more effective in this exchange. 10:18
2:50 Holyfield sends the sweat flying with that cross to the head of Benn. 13:18
3:00 It looks like Benn has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 13:18
3:00 That was a solid, action packed round! 15:17

Round 13
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Benn is off his stool and waiting for the bell to begin Round 13. 0:0
0:08 Good work by Holyfield as he comes out on top in that exchange. 3:2
0:26 Holyfield lands a wicked combination! 7:2
0:26 Benn takes a vicious series of punches from Holyfield and he is hurt! 7:2
0:38 Benn is trying to put his punches together and he tags Holyfield with a nice combination of punches. 7:4
0:52 Benn picks off the combination by Holyfield. 7:4
0:54 Benn is trying to move in behind the jab, which lands. 7:6
1:03 Nigel Benn backs into the upper left corner. 7:6
1:03 Holyfield bobs and weaves his way inside and lets his hands go, scoring with a hook. 9:6
1:23 Holyfield just landed a three punch combo! 14:6
1:23 Several solid punches score and Benn is rattled! 14:6
1:37 Oh!!! Evander Holyfield unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 19:6
1:37 Benn is trying to regroup after that punch... 19:6
1:50 Evander Holyfield grabs Benn again. If this were football, there'd be a penalty flag for holding. 19:6
1:55 * Salzgeber is halting the fight and warning Holyfield for using the shoulder. Holyfield is pleading his case but to no avail. 19:6
2:16 Holyfield catches Benn coming in with a sweet uppercut! 23:6
2:16 Benn was stunned by that blow! 23:6
2:35 There's a straight right by Holyfield! 27:6
2:35 Holyfield has Benn in trouble after that punch! 27:6
2:44 * Holyfield lands a hard combination to the head and Benn is down!! 27:6
2:47 Salzgeber starts counting... 35:6
2:47 1 35:6
2:48 2 35:6
2:49 3 35:6
2:50 4 35:6
2:51 5 35:6
2:52 6 35:6
2:53 7 35:6
2:54 8 35:6
2:55 9 35:6
2:56 10! 35:6
2:56 * That's a ten count! Benn is out cold here in round 13. 35:6

Fight Result

Here's Frank Shain with the call...

Ladies and gentlemen! The victor by knockout at 2:57 of the 13th round...

Evander Holyfield!


Score Cards

Joseph Ware Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 113
Nigel Benn 10 9 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 115

Karl Rogers Round Total
England 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 113
Nigel Benn 10 9 9 8 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 114

Silvestre Abainza Round Total
Philippines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 9 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 114
Nigel Benn 10 9 10 8 9 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 114

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Evander Holyfield 27 30 30 30 30 27 30 27 27 27 27 28 340
Nigel Benn 30 27 29 24 27 30 27 30 30 30 30 29 343


Statistics
Categories Evander Holyfield Nigel Benn
Knockdowns scored 2 0


Jabs / Round 5.23 4.08
Hooks / Round 3.92 4.85
Crosses / Round 3.85 4.00
Combinations / Round 5.31 4.92
Uppercuts / Round 3.23 4.31


Punches Landed / Round 21.54 22.15
Punches Missed / Round 47.46 38.15


Punching Accuracy 31.2% 36.7%


Total Number of Fouls 5 2
Hitting on the Break 1 1
Holding Head and Hitting 1
Using Open Glove 1
Using Shoulder 2
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 1


Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 4 2




No cuts occured


Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 0 / 0 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 3 / 3
Fight Outside (Offensive) 1 / 1 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Defensive) 6 / 5 1 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 2 / 0
Go All Out for KO 1 / 1 2 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 2 / 1 2 / 1


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Fight Card
Bout Fighter 1 Fighter 2 Odds Winner Decision Last Round Rounds
Opening Bout Sven Ottke Mikkel Kessler 1:1 Sven Ottke SD 15 15
Main Event Evander Holyfield Nigel Benn 1:1 Evander Holyfield KO 13 15