2004 CIT (First-round Matchup)
18. Kenny K.O. vs. 47. Buffalo Bombers


In this corner, standing 6 feet and 6 inches (198 centimeters) tall weighing in at 236 pounds (107 kilograms) is Player Commissioner and elite manager and #18 seed Kenny K.O.!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 241 pounds (109 kilograms) is TBG's 2003 Newcomer-of-the-year and #47 seed Buffalo Bombers!!

The referee for this bout will be Jay Nady.

ROUND 1

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

+Kenny connects with a barrage of light punches to the mouth.
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-Bombers attempts a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but Kenny steps aside.
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+Kenny annoys Bombers with a volley of stiff punches to the face.
+Kenny scores with a wild jab to the temple.
+Kenny hurts Bombers with a barrage of vicious punches to the chin. Bombers backpedals to his own corner.
+Kenny punches Bombers with a flurry of commanding punches to the nose.
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Kenny tries to attack, but Bombers hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kenny tries to attack, but Bombers hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Kenny tags Bombers with a flurry of mean punches to the face. Bombers hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Bombers lands a flurry of commanding blows to the solar plexus!
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-Bombers attempts a flurry of left shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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+Kenny hits Bombers with a barrage of blows to the temple. Bombers sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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Kenny tries to attack, but Bombers hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Bombers clocks Kenny with a volley of off balance shots to the solar plexus!! Kenny backpedals to his own corner.
+Bombers lands a series of strong shots to the solar plexus. Kenny asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Kenny jolts Bombers with a volley of punches to the eye.
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+Kenny stuns Bombers with a pair of punches to the eye.
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+Kenny fires a series of nasty punches to the head.
+Kenny punches Bombers with a pair of punches to the jaw. Bombers sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the eye.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 53 of 53 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 14 of 23 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 10-9


Kenny doesn't want to stop fighting!

Bombers doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Kenny throws a flurry of nasty punches to the ribs.
+Kenny lashes out with a pair of commanding punches to the head.
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Kenny tries to attack, but Bombers hangs on until the referee separates them.
Kenny tries to attack, but Bombers hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Kenny solidly lands a pair of hard punches to the head. Bombers retreats to the far corner.
+Kenny tosses a volley of stinging punches to the solar plexus! Bombers doesn't seem bothered.
+Kenny nails Bombers with a cross to the eye!!
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+Bombers hits with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus.
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+Kenny clocks Bombers with a jab to the mouth.
+Kenny connects with a barrage of nice punches to the nose.
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-Kenny throws a right straight right to the temple, but to no avail.
-Bombers throws a series of punches to the chest, but Kenny stays away from it.
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+Bombers hits with a volley of stinging blows to the chest.
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Kenny tries to attack, but Bombers hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Bombers throws a series of left blows to the ribs, but falls short.
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+Kenny fires a barrage of punches to the temple.
+Kenny fires a volley of punches to the temple.
-Bombers attempts a pair of left shots to the ribs, but Kenny blocks.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 57 of 65 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 12 of 22 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 20-18


Kenny doesn't even want to rest!

Bombers doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 3

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

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+Kenny grazes Bombers with a wild cross to the temple!
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+Bombers punches Kenny with a pair of furious blows to the chest.
-Bombers charges with a flurry of blows to the chest, but Kenny escapes.
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+Kenny punches Bombers with a glancing jab to the mouth.
+Bombers belts Kenny with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus! Kenny falls against the ropes!
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-Bombers lunges with a barrage of left blows to the solar plexus, but Kenny covers himself well.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the chin.
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+Kenny hits Bombers with a pair of stiff punches to the eye.
+Kenny tosses a barrage of heavy punches to the face.
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+Bombers annoys Kenny with a pair of punches to the ribs. Kenny falls against the ropes!
+Kenny drills Bombers with a series of light shots to the face.
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-Bombers probes with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Kenny takes it in the forearms.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 30 of 30 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 22 of 39 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 30-27


Kenny remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Bombers doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

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+Bombers fires a mean right to the stomach.
-Bombers lashes out with a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but Kenny deftly avoits it.
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+Kenny connects with a volley of punches to the chin!
-Bombers throws a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
+Kenny lands a flurry of punches to the jaw. Bombers hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Kenny belts Bombers with a barrage of solid punches to the stomach.
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+Kenny wakes up the fans with a series of nasty punches to the mouth.
+Kenny attacks with a barrage of quick shots to the head. Bombers seems wobbly!
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+Kenny thumps Bombers with a nasty sweeping right to the jaw.
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+Kenny pokes Bombers with a flurry of furious punches to the head.
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+Kenny staggers Bombers with a series of nasty punches to the temple! Bombers backpedals to his own corner.
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+Kenny tosses a barrage of punches to the nose.
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-Bombers attempts a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Bombers shakes Kenny with a flurry of heavy blows to the solar plexus!!
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+Kenny hits with a barrage of hard punches to the head.
+Kenny hits with a volley of furious punches to the ribs. Bombers shakes his head to clear it.
+Kenny tattoos Bombers with a flurry of furious punches to the temple. Bombers grimaces in pain.
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+Kenny tags Bombers with a flurry of punches to the jaw. Bombers hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Bombers punches Kenny with a barrage of furious blows to the ribs. Kenny quickly recovers.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the nose.
+Kenny lashes out with a flurry of stinging punches to the eye.
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+Bombers punches Kenny with a barrage of stiff shots to the solar plexus.
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+Kenny pounds Bombers with a volley of hard punches to the mouth! Bombers beats a hasty retreat.
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+Kenny whacks Bombers with a left to the jaw. Bombers covers up.
+Bombers whacks Kenny with a glancing uppercut to the solar plexus.
+Bombers solidly lands a barrage of stinging punches to the stomach.
+ The fighters swap punches to the head.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 79 of 79 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 25 of 39 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 40-36


Kenny grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Bombers doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

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+Kenny belts Bombers with a series of strong punches to the solar plexus.
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-Bombers fires a right hook to the stomach, but Kenny blocks.
+Kenny pokes Bombers with a barrage of wild punches to the eye.
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-Bombers probes with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Kenny takes it in the forearms.
+Bombers backs up Kenny with a series of wild punches to the stomach. Kenny grimaces in pain.
+Kenny throws a barrage of hard blows to the chest.
+Kenny thumps Bombers with a quick hook to the jaw.
-Bombers lunges with a right hook to the ribs, but Kenny ducks just in time.
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+Bombers hits Kenny with a pair of hard shots to the stomach. Kenny doesn't seem bothered.
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+Bombers hits with a flurry of shots to the chest.
+Kenny wakes up the fans with a barrage of stinging punches to the ribs.
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+Kenny wallops Bombers with a light cross to the face.
-Bombers fires a flurry of left shots to the chest, but falls short.
+Kenny clocks Bombers with a loud roundhouse to the chin.
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+Kenny pops Bombers with a volley of punches to the chest!
+Kenny annoys Bombers with a flurry of painful punches to the head.
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+Kenny annoys Bombers with a barrage of nasty punches to the nose. Bombers seems wobbly!
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+Kenny stuns Bombers with a pair of nasty punches to the mouth.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 51 of 61 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 22 of 42 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 50-45


Kenny is obviously tired.

Bombers remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

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+Kenny tosses a left to the head.
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+Kenny fires a pair of light shots to the ribs.
+Kenny suprises Bombers with a pair of punches to the head.
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-Bombers paws a volley of blows to the chest, but Kenny hides behind his gloves.
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+Kenny hammers Bombers with a volley of strong punches to the mouth.
+Kenny pops Bombers with a volley of loud punches to the temple!
-Bombers attacks with a left jab to the ribs, but he's too slow.
-Bombers throws a series of left punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Kenny lands a volley of punches to the stomach.
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+Kenny shakes Bombers with a flurry of off balance punches to the temple.
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+Bombers hits Kenny with a flurry of stinging blows to the ribs!
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+Bombers hits with a series of wild shots to the solar plexus. Kenny seems wobbly!
+Kenny pummels Bombers with a flurry of heavy punches to the chin!!
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+Bombers hits with a flurry of punches to the chest.
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+Bombers connects with a volley of hard punches to the solar plexus.
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+Bombers lands a sweeping right to the solar plexus. Kenny sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+ The fighters swap punches to the temple.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 45 of 45 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 28 of 39 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 60-54


Kenny is obviously tired.

Bombers remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

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+Kenny annoys Bombers with a barrage of commanding punches to the mouth.
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-Bombers throws a series of blows to the temple, but Kenny ties him up.
+Bombers scores with a pair of shots to the face!
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+Bombers catches Kenny with a pair of furious punches to the chin.
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+Kenny wakes up the fans with a series of wild punches to the chin.
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+Bombers fires a volley of shots to the eye.
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-Bombers attempts a series of shots to the temple, but is ineffective.
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-Bombers attempts a pair of left punches to the jaw, but Kenny hides behind his gloves.
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-Bombers probes with a roundhouse to the eye, but Kenny takes it in the forearms.
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+Kenny pops Bombers with a right to the temple.
+Kenny tosses a flurry of stiff punches to the eye.
+Kenny tosses a barrage of nice punches to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 29 of 36 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 24 of 43 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 70-63


Kenny is obviously tired.

Bombers remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has minor cut above the right eye.



ROUND 8

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

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-Bombers attempts a barrage of punches to the head, but he's too slow.
+Kenny shakes Bombers with a flurry of punches to the eye. Bombers grimaces in pain.
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-Bombers lunges with a left jab to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Kenny jars Bombers with a volley of loud punches to the face!!
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+Kenny pokes Bombers with a barrage of light punches to the chest!!
+Bombers hammers Kenny with a barrage of punches to the eye.
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+Kenny jars Bombers with a volley of nasty punches to the eye!!
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+Bombers jars Kenny with a pair of nice punches to the mouth. Kenny gets mad!
+Bombers slams Kenny with a pair of powerful punches to the chin.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the eye.
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+Kenny throws a barrage of punches to the nose.
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+Kenny grazes Bombers with a volley of punches to the head. Bombers sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Bombers punches Kenny with a pair of nice blows to the temple. Kenny gets mad!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 33 of 33 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 21 of 38 punches.

Kenny K.O. won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 80-72


Kenny is slowing down. He has swelling above the right eye.

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



ROUND 9

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

+Kenny connects with a barrage of hard punches to the mouth.
-Bombers paws a volley of left punches to the chin, but misses completely.
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+Bombers whacks Kenny with a flurry of shots to the nose!!
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-Bombers launches a volley of left blows to the nose, but Kenny ducks.
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+Kenny rocks Bombers with a pair of punches to the nose. Bombers is hurt!
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-Bombers tries a volley of punches to the temple, but Kenny ducks just in time.
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+Bombers tags Kenny with a flurry of blows to the nose.
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+Kenny tosses a volley of punches to the nose!
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-Bombers throws a barrage of right blows to the chin, but flails uselessly.
+Bombers suprises Kenny with a barrage of punches to the mouth. Kenny ignores it.
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-Kenny throws a barrage of punches to the temple, but fails to score.
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+Bombers tosses a pair of stiff blows to the temple.
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+Bombers tags Kenny with a left to the chin!
+Kenny smacks Bombers with a barrage of nice punches to the jaw. Bombers sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+ The fighters trade punches to the eye.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 20 of 32 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 22 of 39 punches.

Buffalo Bombers won the round 10-9

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 89-82


Kenny is slowing down. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has swelling above the left eye.

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



ROUND 10

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

+Kenny tags Bombers with a flurry of wild punches to the mouth.
+Bombers annoys Kenny with a volley of punches to the eye. Kenny doesn't notice.
Bombers lands a well placed right haymaker and Kenny bounces off the ropes and onto his face! -- he's down!!

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Kenny struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Kenny probes with a barrage of right punches to the temple, but he's too slow.
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+Bombers belts Kenny with a flurry of stiff blows to the face.
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-Bombers lashes out with a barrage of left shots to the mouth, but Kenny stays away from it.
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+Kenny pounds Bombers with a off balance sweeping right to the jaw.
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-Bombers throws a left straight right to the jaw, but Kenny blocks.
+Bombers backs up Kenny with a flurry of mean shots to the eye!!
-Bombers attempts a series of shots to the face, but is ineffective.
+Kenny throws a left to the chin.
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-Kenny launches a flurry of right punches to the nose, but Bombers beats a hasty retreat.
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+Bombers fires a volley of wild punches to the face.
-Kenny lashes out with a jab to the mouth, but only hits air.
+Bombers hits with a flurry of glancing shots to the jaw.
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The fighters study each other.
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+Kenny scores with a strong straight right to the temple.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 17 of 30 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 25 of 43 punches.

Buffalo Bombers won the round 10-8

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 97-92


Kenny is slowing down. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has swelling above the left eye.

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



ROUND 11

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers is brawling. (inside)

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-Kenny attacks with a volley of left blows to the mouth, but loses his balance.
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+Bombers hits with a series of quick blows to the mouth.
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+Bombers solidly lands a pair of quick shots to the eye. Kenny sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Bombers lunges with a flurry of left blows to the mouth, but misses.
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+Bombers connects with a barrage of shots to the head.
+Kenny rocks Bombers with a flurry of punches to the nose. Bombers gets mad!
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+Bombers nails Kenny with a pair of light punches to the head!
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+Kenny hammers Bombers with a vicious sweeping right to the mouth.
+Kenny backs up Bombers with a right to the eye.
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-Kenny tries to land a series of right punches to the mouth, but Bombers deftly avoits it.
+Kenny hurts Bombers with a barrage of furious punches to the eye. Bombers gets mad!
+Bombers punches Kenny with a barrage of light blows to the eye.
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-Kenny attacks with a series of left punches to the mouth, but Bombers hides behind his gloves.
+Bombers wakes up the fans with a pair of punches to the nose.
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-Bombers probes with a barrage of punches to the eye, but he's too slow.
+Bombers pops Kenny with a pair of punches to the eye!!
Bombers lands a blood spattering left blow to the temple and Kenny drops like a stone!!

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Kenny struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Kenny K.O. landed 15 of 33 punches, and Buffalo Bombers landed 28 of 37 punches.

Buffalo Bombers won the round 10-8

Kenny K.O. is winning the fight 105-102


Kenny is slowing down. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has swelling above the left eye.

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



ROUND 12

Kenny is using the ring. (using the ring)
Bombers throws everything he's got! (all-out)

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+Bombers rocks Kenny with a cross to the jaw.
Bombers lands a crashing left punch in the nose and Kenny is knocked off his feet!!

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NINE
Kenny struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Bombers charges with a flurry of punches to the jaw, but falls short.
+Bombers suprises Kenny with a commanding punch to the face!! Kenny sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
-Kenny throws a barrage of punches to the face, but loses his balance.
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+Kenny scores with a furious right to the head.
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+Kenny rocks Bombers with a volley of solid punches to the temple.
+Bombers tosses a series of heavy blows to the eye.
Bombers lands a vicious punch in the nose and Kenny hurtles to the canvas!!

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TEN
He's Out!
Buffalo Bombers wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Kenny collapses limply onto his stool. He has minor cut below the right eye. He has the right eye swollen shut. He has the left eye swollen shut. He has a bloody lip.

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

The doctor won't let Kenny K.O. continue the fight! Buffalo Bombers wins by TKO!!





Lola Joyce had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 2: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 3: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 4: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 5: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 6: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 7: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 8: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 9: Buffalo Bombers 10-9
Round 10: Buffalo Bombers 10-8
Round 11: Buffalo Bombers 10-8


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 2: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 5: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 6: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 7: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 8: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 9: Buffalo Bombers 10-9
Round 10: Buffalo Bombers 10-8
Round 11: Buffalo Bombers 10-8


Sean O'Grady had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 2: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 3: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 4: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 5: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 6: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 7: Kenny K.O. 10-9
Round 8: A 10-10 tie.
Round 9: Buffalo Bombers 10-9
Round 10: Buffalo Bombers 10-8
Round 11: Buffalo Bombers 10-8

Buffalo Bombers wins by a knockout!


Wow, talk about a comeback.
Poor Kenny had the fight virtually in the bag but his face couldn't stand up to the pressure.
Buffalo proves he's to be taken serious in his CIT debut but also has to count some luck on his side.