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(Welterweight) Hiski Palsternakka defeated John Mcadam by knockout (KO) in round 12.

Match Thursday, July 19, 2012

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 147 pounds (67 kilograms) is Hiski Palsternakka!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 119 pounds (54 kilograms) is John Mcadam!!

The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.

ROUND 1

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Mcadam attacks with a left uppercut to the solar plexus, but Palsternakka beats a hasty retreat.
+Palsternakka stuns Mcadam with a strong straight right to the chest. Mcadam beats a hasty retreat.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Palsternakka connects with a series of punches to the chest.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Palsternakka hits with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Palsternakka charges with a volley of punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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-Mcadam throws a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mcadam takes charge with a wild cross to the chest.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mcadam fires a barrage of punches to the stomach.
+Mcadam tattoos Palsternakka with a flurry of mean punches to the stomach.
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+Palsternakka backs up Mcadam with a barrage of strong punches to the ribs.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Mcadam launches a left to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
+Mcadam backs up Palsternakka with a pair of shots to the stomach.
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-Palsternakka attacks with a right jab to the solar plexus, but Mcadam steps aside.
+Mcadam takes charge with a barrage of shots to the stomach. Palsternakka backpedals to his own corner.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the face.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 23 of 39 punches, and John Mcadam landed 22 of 43 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 10-9


Palsternakka doesn't want to stop fighting!

Mcadam doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Mcadam throws a volley of blows to the chest, but Palsternakka steps aside and laughs.
+Palsternakka whacks Mcadam with a pair of powerful shots to the stomach.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Mcadam staggers Palsternakka with a series of stiff punches to the stomach.
+Mcadam scores with a uppercut to the chest.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mcadam tags Palsternakka with a barrage of heavy punches to the ribs.
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-Palsternakka charges with a flurry of punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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+Palsternakka jolts Mcadam with a series of punches to the chest. Mcadam beats a hasty retreat.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Mcadam attacks with a right left to the chest, but misses completely.
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-Mcadam tries a pair of shots to the stomach, but Palsternakka narrowly avoids it
+Palsternakka nails Mcadam with a pair of punches to the ribs!
-Mcadam lunges with a right straight right to the chest, but fails to score.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 21 of 43 punches, and John Mcadam landed 19 of 39 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 20-18


Palsternakka doesn't even want to rest!

Mcadam doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Mcadam attempts a pair of right shots to the stomach, but falls short.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Palsternakka strikes with a pair of punches to the solar plexus. Mcadam quickly recovers.
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-Mcadam fires a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Palsternakka steps aside.
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+Mcadam hits with a flurry of powerful shots to the ribs. Palsternakka falls against the ropes!
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+Mcadam lands a volley of blows to the chest.
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-Palsternakka probes with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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-Palsternakka probes with a pair of punches to the stomach, but misses.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mcadam lashes out with a series of blows to the chest, but falls short.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Palsternakka throws a series of mean punches to the stomach.
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+Mcadam clocks Palsternakka with a series of light punches to the stomach. Palsternakka beats a hasty retreat.
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+Palsternakka nails Mcadam with a series of furious punches to the stomach.
-Mcadam throws a barrage of blows to the stomach, but Palsternakka quickly backs away.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Palsternakka paws a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but Mcadam blocks.
+Palsternakka pounds Mcadam with a flurry of stinging shots to the chest.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 19 of 42 punches, and John Mcadam landed 20 of 37 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 30-27


Palsternakka remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Mcadam remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 4

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+ The fighters swap punches to the mouth.
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+Palsternakka suprises Mcadam with a series of loud punches to the stomach.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Palsternakka attempts a volley of left punches to the chest, but fails to score.
+Palsternakka lands a loud jab to the solar plexus.
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-Mcadam probes with a volley of punches to the ribs, but Palsternakka steps aside.
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+Mcadam tosses a flurry of hard punches to the solar plexus.
+Mcadam connects with a series of shots to the chest!
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+Palsternakka solidly lands a pair of powerful punches to the ribs.
-Mcadam tries to land a barrage of punches to the chest, but falls short.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mcadam grazes Palsternakka with a pair of punches to the chest!
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-Mcadam throws a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Palsternakka deftly avoits it.
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-Palsternakka probes with a left to the chest, but Mcadam hides behind his gloves.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Palsternakka attacks with a volley of punches to the stomach, but Mcadam ducks just in time.
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-Mcadam charges with a flurry of left punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 21 of 37 punches, and John Mcadam landed 16 of 41 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 40-36


Palsternakka remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Mcadam remains standing while the trainer wipes him down. He has a bloody nose.



ROUND 5

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Mcadam lunges with a series of punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
-Mcadam throws a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but Palsternakka takes it in the forearms.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Mcadam connects with a series of punches to the stomach. Palsternakka beats a hasty retreat.
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+Palsternakka shakes Mcadam with a volley of commanding punches to the ribs.
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+Mcadam attacks with a hook to the ribs.
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+Mcadam suprises Palsternakka with a series of shots to the solar plexus!
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+Palsternakka backs up Mcadam with a vicious jab to the chest. Mcadam falls against the ropes!
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Palsternakka grazes Mcadam with a series of punches to the solar plexus. Mcadam ignores it.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mcadam charges with a flurry of right blows to the solar plexus, but Palsternakka ducks.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 21 of 39 punches, and John Mcadam landed 19 of 40 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 50-45


Palsternakka grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Mcadam grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a fractured nose.



ROUND 6

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Palsternakka paws a volley of punches to the chest, but Mcadam quickly backs away.
-Mcadam tries to land a volley of shots to the ribs, but Palsternakka ducks.
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+Mcadam nails Palsternakka with a hook to the solar plexus.
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-Mcadam launches a barrage of right blows to the ribs, but to no avail.
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+Palsternakka jolts Mcadam with a stinging roundhouse to the chest.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mcadam punches Palsternakka with a series of furious shots to the chest.
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-Palsternakka throws a pair of right blows to the chest, but is ineffective.
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-Palsternakka probes with a flurry of punches to the chest, but comes up empty.
+Mcadam tosses a barrage of punches to the ribs.
+Palsternakka nails Mcadam with a flurry of light punches to the stomach.
-Palsternakka tries a series of punches to the chest, but Mcadam deftly avoits it.
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+Palsternakka throws a series of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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-Mcadam launches a flurry of right shots to the ribs, but falls short.
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Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Palsternakka backs up Mcadam with a right to the chest.
-Mcadam attacks with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but Palsternakka steps aside.
Palsternakka tries to attack, but Mcadam hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Mcadam attempts a hook to the stomach, but Palsternakka deftly avoits it.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 22 of 39 punches, and John Mcadam landed 16 of 39 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 60-54


Palsternakka grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Mcadam grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a fractured nose.



ROUND 7

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam feints and fakes. (feinting)

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+Palsternakka tags Mcadam with a pair of punches to the stomach!!
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+Mcadam attacks with a volley of strong punches to the eye!
-Palsternakka throws a series of right punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
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-Palsternakka attempts a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but Mcadam quickly backs away.
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-Mcadam tries a series of combinations to the mouth, but flails uselessly.
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+ The fighters trade punches to the mouth.
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-Mcadam probes with a series of right feints to the chin, but Palsternakka ties him up.
-Mcadam tries a flurry of combinations to the face, but Palsternakka ducks just in time.
+Mcadam drills Palsternakka with a flurry of shots to the face. Palsternakka retreats to the far corner.
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+Mcadam hits with a pair of quick feints to the nose.
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+Palsternakka attacks with a series of punches to the stomach.
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+Palsternakka rocks Mcadam with a flurry of punches to the chest. Mcadam hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Mcadam attempts a volley of shots to the mouth, but Palsternakka quickly backs away.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 24 of 38 punches, and John Mcadam landed 25 of 45 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 70-63


Palsternakka grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Mcadam is obviously tired. He has a fractured nose.



ROUND 8

Palsternakka is using the ring. (using the ring)
Mcadam feints and fakes. (feinting)

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+Palsternakka scores with a pair of punches to the eye.
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+Mcadam shakes Palsternakka with a series of nice blows to the mouth.
-Mcadam probes with a flurry of right shots to the eye, but Palsternakka stays away from it.
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-Mcadam lunges with a pair of right combinations to the temple, but Palsternakka covers himself well.
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-Mcadam probes with a series of punches to the face, but Palsternakka ties him up.
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-Mcadam throws a pair of combinations to the nose, but to no avail.
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+Mcadam lands a solid combination to the jaw. Palsternakka backpedals to his own corner.
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+Mcadam lands a flurry of stinging combinations to the nose!
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-Mcadam attacks with a barrage of left feints to the nose, but Palsternakka ties him up.
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-Mcadam throws a feint and then an uppercut to the nose, but Palsternakka ducks just in time.
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+Mcadam attacks with a flurry of strong shots to the jaw!

BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 5 of 8 punches, and John Mcadam landed 20 of 52 punches.

John Mcadam won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 79-73


Palsternakka grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Mcadam is obviously tired. He has a fractured nose.



ROUND 9

Palsternakka tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Mcadam feints and fakes. (feinting)

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-Palsternakka lashes out with a flurry of left feints to the chin, but Mcadam hides behind his gloves.
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+Mcadam solidly lands a pair of feints to the face.
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+Palsternakka jars Mcadam with a series of light combinations to the temple.
Palsternakka lands a lightning left haymaker and Mcadam is lifted off his feet and onto his back!!

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Mcadam struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Mcadam probes with a series of combinations to the nose, but Palsternakka blocks.
+Mcadam smacks Palsternakka with a pair of furious feints to the nose.
+Mcadam shakes Palsternakka with a flurry of punches to the head.
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+Palsternakka strikes with a flurry of combinations to the jaw.
+Palsternakka jars Mcadam with a right to the eye.
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+Mcadam pops Palsternakka with a flurry of feints to the head.
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-Palsternakka throws a straight right to the mouth, but misses.
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+Mcadam punches Palsternakka with a barrage of stiff feints to the temple. Palsternakka laughs!
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-Mcadam tries a flurry of left combinations to the eye, but loses his balance.
-Mcadam attempts a pair of feints to the jaw, but fails to score.
+Mcadam pokes Palsternakka with a barrage of light shots to the eye.
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+Palsternakka hammers Mcadam with a barrage of nice combinations to the mouth.
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The fighters circle.

BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 29 of 39 punches, and John Mcadam landed 29 of 48 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-8

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 89-81


Palsternakka remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Mcadam is slowing down. He has a fractured nose. He has a broken jaw.



ROUND 10

Palsternakka tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Mcadam feints and fakes. (feinting)

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+Mcadam drills Palsternakka with a series of off balance combinations to the jaw! Palsternakka falls against the ropes!
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-Mcadam paws a volley of feints to the mouth, but misses completely.
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-Mcadam lashes out with a barrage of shots to the head, but Palsternakka backs out of it.
+ The fighters swap combinations to the jaw.
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-Mcadam attacks with a pair of right feints to the head, but misses.
+Palsternakka staggers Mcadam with a series of wild combinations to the chest.
+Palsternakka hits Mcadam with a volley of vicious punches to the solar plexus.
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-Mcadam throws a volley of combinations to the face, but Palsternakka hides behind his gloves.
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+Mcadam stuns Palsternakka with a barrage of solid combinations to the eye.
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+Mcadam staggers Palsternakka with a pair of wild shots to the chin! Palsternakka is hurt!
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-Palsternakka tries a flurry of left combinations to the stomach, but misses completely.
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+Mcadam lands a flurry of quick feints to the mouth. Palsternakka beats a hasty retreat.
-Palsternakka probes with a barrage of combinations to the solar plexus, but Mcadam hides behind his gloves.
+Palsternakka lands a pair of solid combinations to the ribs.
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-Palsternakka attempts a series of shots to the stomach, but Mcadam ducks just in time.
+Palsternakka hits with a feint and then a cross to the stomach!
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+Palsternakka clocks Mcadam with a solid jab to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 22 of 41 punches, and John Mcadam landed 27 of 50 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-9

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 99-90


Palsternakka grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Mcadam looks exhausted. He has cut above the left eye. He has a fractured nose. He has a broken jaw.



ROUND 11

Palsternakka tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Mcadam feints and fakes. (feinting)

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-Mcadam launches a pair of punches to the nose, but fails to score.
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+Palsternakka smashes Mcadam with a barrage of shots to the nose!
Palsternakka lands a slow motion right punch in the nose and Mcadam's mouth guard flies into the far corner -- he's down!!

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Mcadam struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Mcadam wallops Palsternakka with a flurry of commanding feints to the mouth.
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+Palsternakka smashes Mcadam with a pair of commanding combinations to the eye.
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+Palsternakka drills Mcadam with a flurry of furious combinations to the mouth.
Palsternakka lands a blood spattering left blow to the temple and Mcadam is knocked down!!

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Mcadam struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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-Mcadam launches a barrage of punches to the chin, but fails to score.
+Mcadam lands a pair of powerful shots to the temple!!
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-Palsternakka lashes out with a volley of right blows to the chin, but comes up empty.
+Palsternakka attacks with a combination to the temple. Mcadam laughs!
-Palsternakka attempts a series of punches to the eye, but only hits air.
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+Palsternakka lashes out with a mean hook to the mouth. Mcadam grimaces in pain.
-Mcadam charges with a flurry of combinations to the chin, but only hits air.
+Mcadam slams Palsternakka with a series of shots to the face.
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+Mcadam jars Palsternakka with a mean combination to the jaw.
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-Mcadam attempts a barrage of shots to the eye, but comes up empty.
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-Mcadam lunges with a volley of feints to the eye, but fails to score.
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-Mcadam launches a barrage of right shots to the eye, but fails to score.
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+Mcadam tags Palsternakka with a volley of painful combinations to the face.
+Palsternakka smacks Mcadam with a volley of solid punches to the eye.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Hiski Palsternakka landed 29 of 43 punches, and John Mcadam landed 17 of 51 punches.

Hiski Palsternakka won the round 10-7

Hiski Palsternakka is winning the fight 109-97


Palsternakka grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Mcadam collapses limply onto his stool. He has cut above the left eye. He has a fractured nose. He has a broken jaw.



ROUND 12

Palsternakka tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Mcadam feints and fakes. (feinting)

-Mcadam attempts a pair of left feints to the mouth, but he's too slow.
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+Palsternakka hits with a flurry of glancing combinations to the chin. Mcadam covers up.
Palsternakka lands a thundering left blow to the temple and Mcadam is knocked off his feet!!

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Mcadam struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Palsternakka pokes Mcadam with a pair of off balance combinations to the jaw.
Palsternakka lands a brutal right smash to the jaw and Mcadam falls senseless!!

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He's Out!
Hiski Palsternakka wins by a Knock Out!!

BELL
Palsternakka grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Mcadam receives medical attention from his trainer. He has serious cut above the left eye. He has swelling above the right eye. He has a fractured nose. He has a broken jaw.

The doctor won't let John Mcadam continue the fight! Hiski Palsternakka wins by TKO!!





Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 2: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 3: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 4: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 5: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 6: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 7: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 8: John Mcadam 10-9
Round 9: Hiski Palsternakka 10-8
Round 10: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 11: Hiski Palsternakka 10-7


Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 3: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 4: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 5: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 6: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 7: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 8: John Mcadam 10-9
Round 9: Hiski Palsternakka 10-8
Round 10: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 11: Hiski Palsternakka 10-7


Sean O'Grady had the fight scored as follows:

Round 1: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 2: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 3: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 4: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 5: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 6: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 7: John Mcadam 10-9
Round 8: John Mcadam 10-9
Round 9: Hiski Palsternakka 10-8
Round 10: Hiski Palsternakka 10-9
Round 11: Hiski Palsternakka 10-7

Hiski Palsternakka wins by a knockout!