Victor Jimenez vs Maximo Decimo-Meridio

Fight info: Municipal Auditorium, Osaka, Japan, 2005-03-01, announcer is Sam Taub, referee is William Conners, the bout will be scored by the three judges Levi Martinez (USA), Ismael Fernandez (Puerto Rico) and Tony Walker (United Kingdom), this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-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 Point
In the red corner: Victor Jimenez - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Nacho Ruiz - Cut Man: Luis De Castro
In the blue corner: Maximo Decimo-Meridio - Record: 0-2-0 - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Antonio Proximo - Cut Man: Zab Judah

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:06 Decimo-Meridio traps Jimenez in the corner! 0:0
0:11 Decimo-Meridio lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Jimenez. 0:0
0:17 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:20 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 0:0
0:24 Decimo-Meridio telegraphed that shot and Jimenez ducks under it easily. 0:0
0:36 Jimenez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 0:0
0:43 Jimenez is trapped in the corner... 0:0
0:48 Decimo-Meridio just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Jimenez with a sharp combination! 0:4
0:48 Jimenez was staggered by those punches... 0:4
01:02 Decimo-Meridio lands a crushing combination! 0:8
01:02 Jimenez was stopped cold by that series of shots! 0:8
01:11 Jimenez seems to be protecting his body which is leaving his head vulnerable. He doesn't like body shots but I don't know anyone that does. 0:8
01:18 Decimo-Meridio ties up Jimenez... Conners separates the two... 0:8
01:31 Jimenez appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 0:8
01:39 Decimo-Meridio gets his head on the chest of Jimenez. He tries to outmuscle him on the inside. Maximo Decimo-Meridio scores with a nice short hook to the head. 0:10
01:52 Decimo-Meridio just misses with a huge shot as Jimenez chooses the perfect time to suddenly backpedal. 0:10
01:59 Jimenez steals a quick glance at his corner. 0:10
02:10 Decimo-Meridio can't score with short uppercut inside. Jimenez got his gloves in front of the punch. 0:10
02:22 Decimo-Meridio misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, either. 0:10
02:29 The two men continue to measure one another. 0:10
02:32 Decimo-Meridio scores with a nice two-punch combination. 0:12
02:46 Decimo-Meridio is off target with that punch. 0:12
02:52 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 0:12
03:00 Decimo-Meridio slides into the corner... 0:12
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 0:12

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's Round 2 of this scheduled 10 rounder. 0:0
0:15 Jimenez throws a flurry of punches but Decimo-Meridio either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:17 Decimo-Meridio rams the jab into the chest of Jimenez. He's making very effective use of that punch. 0:3
0:26 Nacho Ruiz was in Jimenez's face between rounds and Jimenez just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:3
0:31 Jimenez fires a lead right that Decimo-Meridio manages to avoid. 0:3
0:33 Decimo-Meridio bangs a right cross off the forehead of Victor Jimenez. 0:5
0:43 Decimo-Meridio takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 0:5
0:47 Maximo Decimo-Meridio retreats into his own corner... 0:5
0:47 Jimenez throws a punch and lands. Decimo-Meridio scores with a counter. Looks like Jimenez was a little more effective. 3:7
0:57 Jimenez lands a volley of punches and at least one scored cleanly. 5:7
01:06 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 5:7
01:13 Jimenez is holding… Referee Conners has to separate the two... 5:7
01:33 Fans call for more action as Jimenez ties up Decimo-Meridio. Conners agrees with the fans and yells for Jimenez to quit playing games and fight. 5:7
01:41 Decimo-Meridio seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 5:7
01:45 Jimenez wings the right cross and it gets in, though without a lot of steam on it. 7:7
01:53 Jimenez doesn't have to look for Maximo Decimo-Meridio this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:7
02:01 Jimenez fires a left hand that Decimo-Meridio takes high on the shoulder. 7:7
02:08 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch. Jimenez better be careful when he throws that one. 9:7
02:17 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 9:7
02:21 Victor Jimenez slides into a neutral corner... 9:7
02:25 Decimo-Meridio lands a solid uppercut! 9:11
02:25 Decimo-Meridio just delivered some big time hurt with that uppercut! Even the fans at ringside felt that one! 9:11
02:25 Decimo-Meridio opened up a cut under Jimenez's right eye with his last shot! 9:11
02:25 A fighter hates to see their own blood anytime, especially this early in the fight. 9:11
02:34 Victor Jimenez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 9:12
02:38 Maximo Decimo-Meridio pins Jimenez in the corner! 9:12
02:38 Decimo-Meridio lands a devastating hook to the body. 9:15
02:46 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 9:15
02:50 Jimenez has Decimo-Meridio trapped in the upper neutral corner... 9:15
02:50 These guys are really going at it but Jimenez looks to be getting the worse of it. 11:18
02:58 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, but it is tough to tell just how much effect they are having. 11:18
03:00 Jimenez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 11:18
03:00 Jimenez traps Decimo-Meridio's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Conners breaks it up. 11:18
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 11:18

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimenez and Decimo-Meridio square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 0:0
0:22 Jimenez pins Decimo-Meridio's arms. Now they move apart. Conners steps in and breaks it up. 0:0
0:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:0
0:47 Jimenez fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 0:0
0:54 Oh!!! Decimo-Meridio landed a sharp combination that rocked Victor Jimenez back on his heels! 0:4
0:54 Victor Jimenez is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 0:4
01:03 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 0:4
01:06 Decimo-Meridio has Jimenez trapped! 0:4
01:15 Jimenez's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 0:4
01:18 Both fighters are flailing away and both are definitely landing good punches. 2:6
01:27 Jimenez has Decimo-Meridio blocked in! 2:6
01:31 Jimenez fires and misses. 2:6
01:38 Neither fighter seems to be anxious to mix it up. They've been a little overly cautious so far this round. 2:6
01:42 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 2:6
01:45 Decimo-Meridio retreats into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:50 Jimenez holds his gloves high, bobbing and weaving, making it difficult for Decimo-Meridio to score with a clean shot. 2:6
01:54 Decimo-Meridio backs into a neutral corner. 2:6
01:59 Decimo-Meridio is either lucky or has radar. Jimenez's last punch missed landing by a fraction of an inch! 2:6
02:06 Decimo-Meridio's shot snaps Jimenez's head back and appears to have hurt him! 2:10
02:06 Jimenez was stopped cold by that punch! 2:10
02:06 Decimo-Meridio is having a point deducted for using his head to butt Victor Jimenez. Conners is letting the judges know but as far as we're concerned he blew that call. Decimo-Meridio and his corner people can't believe the call. 2:10
02:19 Jimenez lands a devastating hook! 6:10
02:19 Decimo-Meridio's knee almost touched the canvas… 6:10
02:28 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 6:10
02:35 Jimenez is holding. Well, he can't get hit if Maximo Decimo-Meridio can't throw punches, I guess. Jimenez finally lets go of Decimo-Meridio. 6:10
02:49 Jimenez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. They were either slipped or blocked, or simply missed the mark. 6:10
02:56 Decimo-Meridio's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 6:10
03:00 Decimo-Meridio grabs Jimenez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Conners has to force Decimo-Meridio to let go. 6:10
03:00 And there's the bell ending Round 3. 6:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimenez looks a bit disgusted as Round 4 gets underway. 0:0
0:10 Decimo-Meridio moves into the far left corner. 0:0
0:14 Victor Jimenez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:0
0:26 Jimenez bounces off the ropes, challenging Decimo-Meridio to come get him. 0:0
0:35 Jimenez just comes up short with that shot. 0:0
0:42 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:50 Jimenez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:0
0:58 The action is at ring center. 0:0
01:02 Jimenez misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 0:0
01:09 These guys are giving head feints, faking jabs, doing everything but throwing punches at the moment. 0:0
01:12 A hard combination lands for Maximo Decimo-Meridio. 0:3
01:21 As high as Jimenez is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Decimo-Meridio takes advantage of it. 0:3
01:29 Decimo-Meridio lands a hard hook! 0:7
01:29 Jimenez suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 0:7
01:43 Jimenez slides along the far ropes. 0:7
01:48 Jimenez is receiving a lot of encouragement from his corner. If this helps win fights, he has a real good shot tonight. 0:7
01:52 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:7
02:00 Jimenez can't find the range with that punch. 0:7
02:06 Jimenez traps Decimo-Meridio in the corner! 0:7
02:11 That's a pretty long clinch! Do these guys want to hug or fight? Jimenez uses his shoulder to force Maximo Decimo-Meridio out of the clinch. 0:7
02:30 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:7
02:39 Jimenez pins Decimo-Meridio's arms against his body stopping him from throwing any punches. Conners has to break the clinch. 0:7
02:57 Jimenez wings a big left hand at Decimo-Meridio but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:7
03:00 And another stanza comes to a close with the bell. 1:7

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 5 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:12 Jimenez lands a strong cross! 4:0
0:12 Decimo-Meridio looks like he might have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:21 Jimenez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 6:0
0:31 Jimenez tries to push Decimo-Meridio back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 6:0
0:34 Jimenez retreats into the upper corner. 6:0
0:34 Decimo-Meridio scores big with that hook to the jaw of Jimenez. Jimenez took a step back after absorbing that shot. 6:3
0:43 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 6:3
0:47 Decimo-Meridio leaps at Jimenez and lands a cross that made Jimenez's legs buckle ever so slightly. Now Decimo-Meridio misses with a winging shot! 6:6
0:56 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 5th. 6:6
01:04 Decimo-Meridio leaves the jab just short. 6:6
01:16 Decimo-Meridio isn't moving his feet right now, but his upper body movement is confusing Jimenez. 6:6
01:23 Jimenez backs into the far left corner. 6:6
01:28 Decimo-Meridio and Jimenez are in a clinch, Conners hollers at them to break and start fighting. 6:6
01:52 Jimenez picks off the jab thrown by Decimo-Meridio. 6:6
02:00 Victor Jimenez fires a punch over the jab of Decimo-Meridio and gets it in for points. 8:6
02:14 Victor Jimenez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Decimo-Meridio ducks under it. 8:6
02:21 Maximo Decimo-Meridio is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 8:6
02:28 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 8:6
02:36 Decimo-Meridio throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 8:6
02:43 Jimenez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:6
02:51 Conners warns Decimo-Meridio for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 8:6
03:00 The bell stops the action as Jimenez and Decimo-Meridio go back to their corners. 9:5

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Jimenez looks to be in fair shape as Round 6 gets underway. 0:0
0:11 Jimenez fires a volley of punches but Decimo-Meridio was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way by the time Victor Jimenez started punching. 0:0
0:13 Jimenez is really laboring now, but he's still fighting. 0:0
0:22 Decimo-Meridio swings...and misses. 0:0
0:34 Decimo-Meridio is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 0:0
0:42 Conners is earning his pay tonight. He is spending half his time separating the fighters or yelling at them to fight. 0:0
0:44 Jimenez has Maximo Decimo-Meridio pinned! 0:0
0:49 Jimenez's punch actually goes behind Decimo-Meridio as the latter moved inside just as Jimenez threw a looping shot. 0:0
0:56 The two fighters lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 0:0
01:03 Jimenez clamps Decimo-Meridio's arms to his side and holds on until Conners breaks the hold. 0:0
01:17 Decimo-Meridio fires a shot, but it glances off Victor Jimenez's shoulder. 0:0
01:24 We hadn't expected such a tactical battle tonight, but both fighters are being very cautious in this fight. 0:0
01:27 Both fighters move back to ring center. 0:0
01:42 Jimenez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:0
01:44 Maximo Decimo-Meridio scores with a punch that's part uppercut, part hook! 0:2
01:53 Jimenez is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 0:2
02:03 Not much happening. Both fighters seem content to waste a round as they continue to stare at each other. 0:2
02:06 Decimo-Meridio moves into a neutral corner. 0:2
02:11 Jimenez traps Decimo-Meridio's gloves under his arms... He won't let go. Referee Conners separates the two... 0:2
02:20 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 0:2
02:27 Not much happening at the moment. 0:2
02:36 Apparently Jimenez feels it's a good strategy to hug Maximo Decimo-Meridio and force Conners to come separate them. 0:2
02:57 Jimenez doesn't connect with the cross. 0:2
03:00 It looks like Decimo-Meridio has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 0:2
03:00 The boos are picking up around the arena. The crowd wants more action than they received this round. 1:2

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 7 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:11 Decimo-Meridio gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Jimenez with an uppercut. 0:2
0:20 Decimo-Meridio pushes Jimenez away to give himself a little more space to work with. 0:2
0:28 Maximo Decimo-Meridio misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:2
0:34 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:2
0:43 Decimo-Meridio misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:55 Decimo-Meridio misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:2
01:01 Conners is talking to Decimo-Meridio and seems to be telling him to quit playing around and start fighting. 0:2
01:05 Jimenez pins Maximo Decimo-Meridio in the corner! 0:2
01:09 Decimo-Meridio smothers Jimenez's attack as Jimenez tries to get off some shots inside. 0:2
01:16 The crowd wants more action but I don't know if they are ever satisfied with what is going on in the ring. 0:2
01:23 Jimenez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Decimo-Meridio. 0:2
01:30 It's a sweet uppercut by Decimo-Meridio! He snapped Jimenez's head straight back with that punch! 0:7
01:30 Jimenez looks stunned! 0:7
01:39 Jimenez has Decimo-Meridio cornered! 0:7
01:39 Jimenez digs a short hook to ribs of Decimo-Meridio. 2:7
01:48 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 2:7
01:55 Jimenez misses with that punch. 2:7
02:02 Decimo-Meridio's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 2:7
02:11 Conners tries to separate the boxers but Decimo-Meridio has a vice-like grip on Jimenez. 2:7
02:27 Conners is encouraging Decimo-Meridio and Jimenez to mix it up a little and give these fans the fight that they came here to see. 2:7
02:35 Jimenez doesn't connect with the cross. 2:7
02:42 The action slows for the moment. 2:7
02:45 Jimenez lands to the chest and neck of Decimo-Meridio. 4:7
02:59 Jimenez can't score with short uppercut inside. Decimo-Meridio got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:7
03:00 Decimo-Meridio appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:7
03:00 It looks like a scuffle has broken out among a couple of spectators in the crowd... and people are cheering. I guess after seeing no punches thrown in the ring, they’re just happy to see some action somewhere! 5:6

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Victor Jimenez was a little slow getting off his stool this round. 0:0
0:11 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 0:0
0:20 Jimenez tries to drop the right hand over the top but Decimo-Meridio ducks under it. 0:0
0:22 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment. Decimo-Meridio has his head on Jimenez's chest and blasts home a hook. 0:2
0:31 Decimo-Meridio tries to push Jimenez back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 0:2
0:39 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 0:2
0:42 Jimenez retreats into the lower right corner. 0:2
0:42 Decimo-Meridio lands a hard cross, one of the better punches so far this round. 0:5
0:51 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 0:5
01:02 Jimenez wraps his arms around Decimo-Meridio. Conners has to break them apart. 0:5
01:11 The action slows for the moment. 0:5
01:15 Both fighters take a half-step back. 0:5
01:23 Jimenez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 0:5
01:25 The two fighters have chosen to work on the inside and it's Decimo-Meridio who scores with a short hook to the chest. 0:7
01:38 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Decimo-Meridio rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 0:7
01:43 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:7
01:46 The fighters are back at ring center... 0:7
01:46 Decimo-Meridio lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 0:9
02:00 Decimo-Meridio has been watching too much wrestling. He's clinching. Decimo-Meridio and Jimenez each take a step back. 0:9
02:10 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:9
02:17 Jimenez lands a smashing combination! 4:9
02:17 What a beautiful combination! Decimo-Meridio might not survive this… 4:9
02:26 Decimo-Meridio has Jimenez trapped! 4:9
02:31 Decimo-Meridio scores with a winging right! Jimenez's head turned halfway round with that punch! 4:14
02:31 Victor Jimenez is hurt! 4:14
02:31 Blood is coming from a gash under Jimenez's left eye. Hopefully it looks worse than it really is. 4:14
02:44 Decimo-Meridio drives that short hook into Jimenez's midsection! 4:20
02:44 Jimenez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 4:20
02:54 Decimo-Meridio pins Victor Jimenez in the corner! 4:20
02:54 Both fighters are exchanging blows! Victor Jimenez scored more on that exchange. 7:22
03:00 Neither fighter is straying far from the middle of the ring. 7:22
03:00 It looks like Decimo-Meridio has a pretty solid lead at this stage of the fight. 7:22
03:00 Jimenez spins around and moves quickly back to his corner at the sound of the bell, ending Round 8. 6:23

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Decimo-Meridio didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 9. 0:0
0:08 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:0
0:11 Decimo-Meridio jolts Jimenez with a hard jab. 0:3
0:20 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:3
0:28 Decimo-Meridio misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 0:3
0:35 Victor Jimenez's right eye is badly swollen. 0:3
0:36 Decimo-Meridio moves into the left corner. 0:3
0:41 Jimenez is just missing by a hair with his punches. 0:3
0:52 Decimo-Meridio is challenging Jimenez to fight him and quit clinching. 0:3
01:06 Both fighters could do with varying their punches a little more. 0:3
01:18 Jimenez has been knocked down with a strong hook! 0:3
01:21 The count begins... 0:12
01:21 1... 0:12
01:22 2... 0:12
01:23 3... 0:12
01:24 4... 0:12
01:25 5... 0:12
01:26 6... 0:12
01:27 7... 0:12
01:28 8... 0:12
01:29 9... 0:12
01:30 10! 0:12
01:30 That's a ten count! Jimenez is out cold here in round 9. 0:12

Fight Result

Here's Sam Taub with the call…

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by knockout at the 01:30 mark in Round 9 is…

Maximo Decimo-Meridio!


Score Cards

Levi Martinez Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Victor Jimenez 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 72
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 80

Ismael Fernandez Round Total
Puerto Rico 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Victor Jimenez 9 9 9 9 10 9 9 9 73
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 79

Tony Walker Round Total
United Kingdom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Victor Jimenez 9 10 9 9 10 9 9 9 74
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 10 9 10 10 9 10 10 10 78

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Victor Jimenez 27 28 27 27 29 27 27 27 219
Maximo Decimo-Meridio 30 29 30 30 28 30 30 30 237



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