2004 CIT (1st-round matchup)
24. Nuno vs. 41. Suxel


In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 241 pounds (109 kilograms) is the 24th seed from Europe Nuno!!

In this corner, standing 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall weighing in at 237 pounds (108 kilograms) is 41st seed, also from Europe, Suxel!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+Nuno hurts Suxel with a volley of stiff blows to the ribs.
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+Suxel connects with a volley of powerful punches to the temple.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Nuno attacks with a flurry of blows to the chest, but Suxel backs out of it.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Suxel smashes Nuno with a volley of commanding punches to the mouth. Nuno gets mad!
+Nuno catches Suxel with a furious cross to the ribs.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Suxel suprises Nuno with a barrage of mean punches to the eye.
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+Suxel attacks with a barrage of off balance punches to the head. Nuno covers up.
+Nuno clocks Suxel with a low blow! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Suxel punches Nuno with a pair of punches to the jaw. Nuno sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 12 of 25 punches, and Suxel landed 24 of 24 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 10-9


Nuno doesn't want to stop fighting!

Suxel doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is backpedaling. (using the ring)

Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nuno rocks Suxel with a barrage of commanding punches to the ribs.
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+Suxel solidly lands a flurry of stinging punches to the jaw.
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+Suxel throws a pair of hard punches to the chin.
-Nuno throws a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Suxel attacks with a series of vicious punches to the nose. Nuno ignores it.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nuno pummels Suxel with a flurry of furious blows to the solar plexus.
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-Nuno throws a pair of blows to the stomach, but Suxel takes it in the forearms.
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+Suxel tags Nuno with a series of wild punches to the eye.
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+Suxel lashes out with a volley of punches to the nose!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 13 of 27 punches, and Suxel landed 23 of 23 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 20-18


Nuno doesn't want to stop fighting!

Suxel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nuno drills Suxel with a series of powerful blows to the ribs.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Suxel fires a straight right to the stomach.
-Nuno lashes out with a series of left punches to the chest, but to no avail.
-Nuno launches a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but misses completely.
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+Suxel hits with a series of furious shots to the nose.
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+Suxel belts Nuno with a pair of punches to the nose.
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+Suxel hits Nuno with a nasty jab to the chin.
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+Nuno hits Suxel with a pair of heavy punches to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 11 of 26 punches, and Suxel landed 20 of 23 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 30-27


Nuno doesn't even want to rest!

Suxel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+Nuno connects with a left to the ribs!
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+Suxel fires a stinging cross to the temple.
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+Nuno clocks Suxel with a series of blows to the ribs.
-Nuno paws a left to the stomach, but Suxel steps aside.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Suxel backs up Nuno with a series of blows to the solar plexus. Nuno hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Suxel thumps Nuno with a pair of punches to the temple.
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+Suxel solidly lands a pair of light punches to the solar plexus.
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+Nuno hits with a volley of stiff punches to the chest.
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-Nuno probes with a barrage of right shots to the chest, but Suxel takes it in the forearms.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 17 of 32 punches, and Suxel landed 23 of 27 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 40-36


Nuno doesn't even want to rest!

Suxel doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 5

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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+Suxel hits with a volley of punches to the eye.
+Suxel lands a series of wild punches to the chin.
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-Nuno attacks with a pair of left shots to the stomach, but Suxel stays away from it.
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+Suxel throws a nice left to the face. Nuno hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nuno clocks Suxel with a pair of mean shots to the solar plexus.
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-Nuno lunges with a flurry of blows to the stomach, but goes wide.
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+Suxel stuns Nuno with a volley of punches to the ribs.
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+Suxel solidly lands a pair of punches to the eye.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Suxel hits Nuno with a barrage of solid punches to the eye.
-Nuno probes with a series of blows to the ribs, but Suxel leaps aside.
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+Nuno tosses a furious hook to the ribs.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 15 of 33 punches, and Suxel landed 31 of 31 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 50-45


Nuno doesn't even want to rest!

Suxel remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is backpedaling. (using the ring)

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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nuno nails Suxel with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nuno rocks Suxel with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Nuno throws a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Suxel leaps aside.
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-Nuno lunges with a left cross to the solar plexus, but Suxel steps aside.
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-Nuno probes with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Suxel ducks.
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+Nuno suprises Suxel with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus. Suxel gets mad!
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-Nuno lashes out with a barrage of right blows to the ribs, but Suxel quickly backs away.
+Suxel fires a volley of painful shots to the chin.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 14 of 33 punches, and Suxel landed 8 of 8 punches.

Nuno won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 59-55


Nuno doesn't even want to rest!

Suxel remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Nuno charges with a volley of left blows to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Suxel shakes Nuno with a series of punches to the face.
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+Suxel thumps Nuno with a volley of stiff punches to the mouth.
+Suxel smacks Nuno with a volley of punches to the jaw.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Nuno charges with a barrage of right shots to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
-Nuno attempts a right right to the stomach, but Suxel hides behind his gloves.
Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nuno annoys Suxel with a pair of off balance blows to the stomach!
+Nuno slams Suxel with a wild hook to the solar plexus.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 16 of 30 punches, and Suxel landed 23 of 25 punches.

Nuno won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 68-65


Nuno remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Suxel remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is using the ring. (using the ring)

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-Nuno fires a volley of left shots to the stomach, but goes wide.
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+Nuno drills Suxel with a flurry of painful punches to the chest.
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+Suxel catches Nuno with a barrage of blows to the jaw.
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+Nuno lands a barrage of quick blows to the solar plexus.
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+Suxel hits with a flurry of blows to the eye.
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+Suxel throws a series of solid punches to the head.
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+Suxel backs up Nuno with a loud left to the chin.
-Nuno lunges with a volley of blows to the stomach, but Suxel blocks.
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+Suxel rocks Nuno with a volley of punches to the chin.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nuno jars Suxel with a barrage of stiff shots to the solar plexus. Suxel seems wobbly!
+Suxel hits with a barrage of stiff punches to the eye.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 16 of 31 punches, and Suxel landed 32 of 34 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 78-74


Nuno remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Suxel grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Nuno strikes with a volley of glancing blows to the chest! Suxel sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Nuno grazes Suxel with a flurry of shots to the solar plexus.
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-Nuno attempts a pair of shots to the ribs, but Suxel deftly avoits it.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Nuno tries a pair of blows to the ribs, but to no avail.
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+Suxel throws a series of nasty punches to the temple.
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+Suxel punches Nuno with a volley of punches to the nose.
+Suxel grazes Nuno with a flurry of nice punches to the temple. Nuno retreats to the far corner.
+Nuno connects with a pair of glancing punches to the ribs.
+Suxel lashes out with a series of off balance punches to the head!
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-Nuno probes with a barrage of left shots to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Suxel throws a pair of shots to the chin.
+Suxel hits Nuno with a series of commanding punches to the mouth!!
+Suxel tattoos Nuno with a flurry of light punches to the chin.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 22 of 39 punches, and Suxel landed 30 of 32 punches.

Nuno won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 87-84


Nuno remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Suxel is obviously tired.



ROUND 10

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is backpedaling. (using the ring)

Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Nuno hits with a pair of blows to the solar plexus. Suxel quickly recovers.
+Suxel shakes Nuno with a volley of punches to the nose.
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-Nuno throws a pair of left shots to the ribs, but Suxel narrowly avoids it
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-Nuno throws a uppercut to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Nuno attempts a series of left punches to the ribs, but Suxel escapes.
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+Nuno staggers Suxel with a barrage of nice punches to the solar plexus.
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+Nuno annoys Suxel with a series of blows to the chest!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 15 of 44 punches, and Suxel landed 8 of 8 punches.

Nuno won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 96-94


Nuno remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Suxel is obviously tired.



ROUND 11

Nuno clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Suxel is using the ring. (using the ring)

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+Nuno hits with a flurry of nasty punches to the chin.
+Suxel nails Nuno with a volley of nice punches to the eye.
+Suxel attacks with a roundhouse to the mouth!
+Suxel fires a off balance right to the head.
+Suxel throws a volley of vicious punches to the head!! Nuno hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Nuno lunges with a barrage of blows to the eye, but misses completely.
+Nuno rocks Suxel with a hook to the chin.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Suxel attacks with a stiff roundhouse to the nose!
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+Nuno lashes out with a barrage of quick punches to the eye. Suxel doesn't notice.
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-Nuno paws a pair of punches to the nose, but to no avail.
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+Suxel whacks Nuno with a glancing jab to the head.
+Suxel attacks with a volley of quick punches to the chin. Nuno sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Suxel connects with a furious hook to the nose.
-Nuno attempts a right uppercut to the mouth, but Suxel covers himself well.
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+Suxel pops Nuno with a barrage of mean shots to the face.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Nuno launches a series of right punches to the chin, but misses.
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+Suxel hits Nuno with a pair of loud punches to the head.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 22 of 43 punches, and Suxel landed 47 of 47 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 106-103


Nuno grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Suxel is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye.



ROUND 12

Nuno grabs his opponent and pounds him. (clinching)
Suxel is using the ring. (using the ring)

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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Suxel pokes Nuno with a volley of off balance punches to the jaw. Nuno seems wobbly!
-Nuno tries a volley of right punches to the nose, but fails to score.
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+Nuno hits Suxel with a barrage of wild shots to the mouth.
+Suxel nails Nuno with a series of nasty shots to the mouth.
Suxel tries to attack, but Nuno hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Nuno attacks with a barrage of stiff punches to the mouth.
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+Suxel drills Nuno with a quick straight right to the eye.
+Suxel attacks with a volley of quick punches to the mouth! Nuno retreats to the far corner.
+Suxel jolts Nuno with a flurry of commanding punches to the face. Nuno doesn't notice.
-Suxel launches a pair of left punches to the head, but he's too slow.
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+Suxel takes charge with a furious cross to the mouth.
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+Suxel hits Nuno with a volley of shots to the mouth.
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-Nuno attempts a right uppercut to the chin, but fails to score.
+Suxel catches Nuno with a barrage of loud punches to the temple. Nuno falls against the ropes!
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-Nuno lunges with a hook to the face, but misses.
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+Nuno tosses a volley of blows to the jaw.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Nuno landed 18 of 31 punches, and Suxel landed 37 of 52 punches.

Suxel won the round 10-9

Suxel is winning the fight 116-112


Nuno grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Suxel is obviously tired. He has swelling above the right eye.




The judges decisions are:


Lola Joyce scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Suxel 10-9
Round 2: Suxel 10-9
Round 3: Suxel 10-9
Round 4: Suxel 10-9
Round 5: Suxel 10-9
Round 6: Nuno 10-9
Round 7: Nuno 10-9
Round 8: Suxel 10-9
Round 9: Suxel 10-9
Round 10: Nuno 10-9
Round 11: Suxel 10-9
Round 12: Suxel 10-9

Total Score: Suxel 117-111


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Suxel 10-9
Round 2: Suxel 10-9
Round 3: Suxel 10-9
Round 4: Suxel 10-9
Round 5: Suxel 10-9
Round 6: Nuno 10-9
Round 7: Nuno 10-9
Round 8: Suxel 10-9
Round 9: Suxel 10-9
Round 10: Nuno 10-9
Round 11: Suxel 10-9
Round 12: Suxel 10-9

Total Score: Suxel 117-111


Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Suxel 10-9
Round 2: Suxel 10-9
Round 3: Suxel 10-9
Round 4: Nuno 10-9
Round 5: Suxel 10-9
Round 6: Nuno 10-9
Round 7: Suxel 10-9
Round 8: Suxel 10-9
Round 9: Suxel 10-9
Round 10: Nuno 10-9
Round 11: Suxel 10-9
Round 12: Suxel 10-9

Total Score: Suxel 117-111

Suxel wins by decision!


Suxel wins the battle between two of Europe's finest managers.
Despite his massive power edge, Nuno didn't appear willing to take the risk needed. Germany 1 Portugal 0.