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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Frazier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Skarsgard's chin.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
37 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Skarsgard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Frazier.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Skarsgard saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Skarsgard.
Frazier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skarsgard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Skarsgard defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Skarsgard misses.
Frazier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frazier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skarsgard takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Skarsgard slips under a jab.
Skarsgard shapes to counter with a head kick.
Frazier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frazier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier throws an off balance right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a straight right hand.
Frazier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Frazier.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Skarsgard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier stuns Skarsgard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Frazier finds it's target.
Skarsgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Frazier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frazier thows a body kick. Skarsgard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skarsgard momentarily.
Skarsgard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frazier with a jab.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Skarsgard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Frazier lands but Skarsgard takes it in his stride.
Frazier throws a push kick but Skarsgard slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard lands with a shot to the body.
Skarsgard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Nice uppercut lands for Frazier. That snapped Skarsgard's head back.
Skarsgard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier throws a push kick but Skarsgard slaps the foot to one side.
Frazier scores with the left hand. Skarsgard knows he should have avoided that one.
Skarsgard wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Frazier swings for the body but Skarsgard moves out of range.
Skarsgard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skarsgard cracks the inside of Frazier's front leg.
Skarsgard misses with a few strikes there.
Frazier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skarsgard's hands.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Skarsgard saw that one coming.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Skarsgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier thuds his right hand into Skarsgard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frazier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skarsgard is out of range.
Frazier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skarsgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skarsgard on the side of the head.
Skarsgard throws a chopping leg kick but Frazier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frazier tries a low kick but Skarsgard avoids it.
Skarsgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frazier misses with a left hand
letting Skarsgard counter with a right hand.
Frazier lands a nice looking body shot.
Skarsgard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skarsgard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frazier connects with the punch.
Frazier swings widly with a right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skarsgard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skarsgard flicks out a counter leg kick but Frazier steps away.
Frazier scores with a hook.
Frazier throws a combination that misses
and Skarsgard counters with an inside leg kick.
Frazier staying out of range there.
Skarsgard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard staying out of range there.
Skarsgard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frazier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frazier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frazier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Skarsgard's shoulder, as Skarsgard tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Frazier thuds his right hand into Skarsgard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skarsgard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Frazier.
Good work by Frazier as he checks the leg kick.
Frazier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skarsgard just manages to avoid it.
Frazier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skarsgard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frazier to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Frazier coming out on top.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Skarsgard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frazier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Skarsgard.
Frazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skarsgard on the side of the head.
Skarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frazier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skarsgard. Skarsgard obviously looking to wear him down.
Skarsgard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
Frazier thuds his right hand into Skarsgard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a leg kick
and Skarsgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Skarsgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skarsgard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Skarsgard moved out of range.
Skarsgard flicks out a counter leg kick but Frazier steps away.
Skarsgard misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Skarsgard ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Frazier
letting Skarsgard counter with a right hand.
Skarsgard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frazier.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Skarsgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skarsgard throws a one two combo.
Skarsgard moves away from the strike by Frazier.
Skarsgard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frazier cracks Skarsgard with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Skarsgard misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Frazier misses its target.
Skarsgard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Skarsgard's head but Skarsgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with a body shot.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frazier throws a push kick but Skarsgard slaps the foot to one side.
Skarsgard slips under a jab.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Skarsgard slips the punch.
Frazier lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Skarsgard instigates a clinch.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Skarsgard avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skarsgard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Frazier can't find room to land a body shot as Skarsgard controls the action.
Skarsgard avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skarsgard avoids it.
Frazier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skarsgard blocks it with crossed arms.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard lands with a right to the head.
Skarsgard prevents Frazier from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skarsgard scores with a shot to the side of Frazier's head.
Frazier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frazier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Skarsgard to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skarsgard tries to stall but Frazier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Skarsgard has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Skarsgard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Skarsgard lands an uppercut.
Frazier tries a knee to the head but Skarsgard blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skarsgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frazier looking to stall.
Frazier blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thor Skarsgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Skarsgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Skarsgard is looking for the big counter here.
Skarsgard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frazier finds it's way round the side to connect with Skarsgard's head.
Skarsgard lunges at Frazier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frazier's hand.
Frazier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
Skarsgard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skarsgard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frazier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skarsgard can do to turn this around?
Frazier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skarsgard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frazier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Skarsgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skarsgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skarsgard wants to clinch.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Skarsgard's shoulder, as Skarsgard tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
Skarsgard throws a series of punches but Frazier avoids them all with ease.
Frazier throwing a counter right hand but Skarsgard manages to avoid it.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skarsgard flicks out a counter leg kick but Frazier steps away.
Frazier attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Skarsgard misses.
Frazier looks to throw the jab but Skarsgard is out of range.
Skarsgard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skarsgard catches Frazier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frazier slips under a jab.
Frazier with a nice cross.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch but Frazier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Frazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skarsgard circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skarsgard taking a breather.
Skarsgard stalling in the clinch but Frazier improves position.
Skarsgard seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Frazier breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Skarsgard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skarsgard tried to score with a low kick but Frazier checks it.
Skarsgard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frazier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
Frazier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Skarsgard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a jab to the head.
Frazier throws the left hand but Skarsgard avoids the punch easily.
Frazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier scores with a push kick.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut. Frazier saw that one coming.
Frazier catches Skarsgard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Skarsgard does it's job there.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarsgard moves away.
Skarsgard tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Frazier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skarsgard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frazier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skarsgard counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier keeps the fight on the outside.
Skarsgard takes one on the button.
Skarsgard misses with a low kick.
Frazier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skarsgard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Skarsgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Frazier misses.
Frazier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skarsgard's head backwards.
Skarsgard is looking to clinch.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skarsgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frazier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skarsgard on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Frazier as he connects with a hook.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Skarsgard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frazier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skarsgard wants to land a leg kick but Frazier is out of range.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Skarsgard misses the target.
Skarsgard connects with a crisp jab.
Skarsgard tries to clinch but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier throws a body punch but Skarsgard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Skarsgard looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Skarsgard throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Skarsgard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skarsgard misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Skarsgard to work.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Frazier is pushing Skarsgard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skarsgard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land knees in the clinch but Skarsgard avoids the damage to the body.
Skarsgard stalling in the clinch but Frazier improves position.
A short left from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Frazier has Skarsgard pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Frazier tries to break the clinch but Skarsgard is controlling the position.
Skarsgard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier takes a shot to the head.
Skarsgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skarsgard takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Thor Skarsgard has been cut.
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Skarsgard has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skarsgard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Skarsgard to work.
Skarsgard scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skarsgard.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skarsgard.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skarsgard avoids it.
Frazier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skarsgard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Frazier misses with a knee to the head.
Skarsgard managing to block the knees to the body from Frazier.
Frazier throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Skarsgard.
Frazier wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skarsgard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frazier punishes Skarsgard's body with a nice straight punch.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier slips under a jab from Skarsgard.
A right-left combo lands from Frazier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier blocks a jab.
Frazier throws a wild body kick that Skarsgard sees coming a mile off.
Frazier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skarsgard can pounce on him.
Skarsgard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frazier swings widly with a right hand
and Skarsgard counters with a nice uppercut.
Skarsgard needs to keep his hands up - Frazier had a free shot at his head there.
Skarsgard blocks a jab.
Skarsgard throws out a counter right but Frazier avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Thor Skarsgard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thor Skarsgard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Skarsgard walks into a stiff left hand from Frazier.
Frazier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skarsgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skarsgard blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Frazier blocks the low kick.
Frazier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skarsgard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Skarsgard's head but Skarsgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skarsgard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Skarsgard.
Frazier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a series of strikes that have Skarsgard backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skarsgard tries to clinch there but Frazier circles away.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
Skarsgard defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Skarsgard - just one landing.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. Skarsgard saw that one coming.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frazier misses with a kick to the body
and Skarsgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skarsgard.
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skarsgard throws out the jab.
Frazier scores with a jab. Skarsgard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frazier throws the left hand but Skarsgard avoids the punch easily.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skarsgard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frazier throws the left hand but Skarsgard avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Frazier misses the target.
Skarsgard tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frazier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skarsgard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Skarsgard.
Frazier scores with a nice strike.
Skarsgard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frazier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skarsgard at a distance.
Frazier avoids the body shot from Skarsgard.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a shot from downtown. Skarsgard moves away and avoids it.
Skarsgard slips under a jab from Frazier.
Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Skarsgard slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skarsgard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frazier, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Frazier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frazier scores with a kick to the midsection.
Frazier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skarsgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skarsgard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier is looking to counter punch.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a poor cross that misses
and Skarsgard counters with a leg kick.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skarsgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skarsgard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skarsgard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard slips a jab from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a hook
and Skarsgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Frazier.
Frazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Skarsgard misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Skarsgard misses the target.
Skarsgard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Frazier misses.
Skarsgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
Frazier throws a right hand that misses
and Skarsgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frazier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Frazier!
A pretty intense looking Joe Frazier took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Thor Skarsgard stepped up to the mic, saying 'At HW, all it takes is one lucky punch. Congrats to the new champion, I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you to all my fans, coaches, and my team back home.'.
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