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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baako has chosen Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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245 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Palowakski !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baako - that will leave a mark!
Baako throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palowakski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Palowakski thuds a left hand into Baako's body.
Palowakski just misses with a punch to the body.
Palowakski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baako throws a leg kick but Palowakski moved away.
Baako blocks a head kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baako.
Palowakski throws a sloppy head kick and Baako moves out of range easily.
Baako appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palowakski scoring well with a low kick there.
Palowakski avoids the head kick by Baako.
Baako is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Palowakski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Palowakski .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Palowakski misses.
Baako on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Baako as he checks the leg kick.
Baako misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Baako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Palowakski .
Palowakski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Palowakski .
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baako.
Baako takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crunch! Palowakski slams his shin into Baako's torso.
Palowakski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baako's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Palowakski - that will leave a mark!
Baako gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fred Palowakski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palowakski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palowakski scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palowakski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Palowakski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palowakski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baako scores with a jab to the head.
Palowakski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baako. That did some damage!
Palowakski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Palowakski .
Baako scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baako takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baako loads up on a big right hand but Palowakski slips the punch.
Palowakski lands with a straight right. Baako didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Palowakski .
Palowakski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palowakski manages to avoid it.
Palowakski slips a jab and a cross from Baako.
Baako lands with a kick to the temple. Palowakski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baako throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baako throws a hook to the side of Palowakski 's head but Palowakski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palowakski , right into the meat.
Palowakski throws a low kick but Baako avoids it.
Palowakski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baako waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a hook. Baako ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baako takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Palowakski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baako throws a low kick, looking for Palowakski 's leg but Palowakski calmly moves out of range.
Palowakski thows a leg kick but Baako checks it
and Baako counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palowakski lands with a kick to the temple. Baako shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palowakski manages to avoid it.
Baako doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baako misses with a wild combination.
Palowakski closes the distance but Baako moves to the side
and Baako counters with a left and a right that stings Palowakski .
Baako throws a shot from downtown. Palowakski moves away and avoids it.
Palowakski tries to clinch up but Baako circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palowakski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baako has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski wants to clinch up but Baako keeps it at a distance.
Palowakski connects with a leg kick. Baako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baako connects with a crisp jab.
Palowakski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baako throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baako.
Some bone on bone action there as Baako checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baako misses with a wild combination.
Palowakski throws a leg kick
and Baako counters with a nice uppercut.
Baako moves out of range as Palowakski strikes.
Baako has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Palowakski throws a good cross that connects.
Palowakski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baako misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Baako misses.
Palowakski is looking to counter the offense by Baako and move into the clinch.
Baako throws a nice looking combination but Palowakski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baako misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Baako as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baako blocks a head kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palowakski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baako lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palowakski lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Baako misses.
Palowakski misses with a wild combination.
Baako moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baako lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baako looks to land a combination but Palowakski avoids it well.
Baako jabs at Palowakski 's body.
Palowakski throws a right and a left that Baako avoids nicely.
Baako misses with an uppercut.
Baako moves out of range of the body kick from Palowakski .
Baako throws a hook to the side of Palowakski 's head but Palowakski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baas Baako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palowakski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baako's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baako looks to score with a jab to the body but Palowakski is just 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!
Palowakski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baako takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palowakski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baako can do to turn this around?
Palowakski tries to clinch but Baako moves out of range.
Baako is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palowakski with a body shot.
Palowakski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baako checks a leg kick.
Baako connects with a leg kick. Palowakski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baako misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Palowakski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baako throws a right and a left that Palowakski avoids nicely.
Palowakski moves in looking to clinch but Baako pushes him off.
Palowakski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palowakski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baako.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baako lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Palowakski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Palowakski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Palowakski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baako has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski lands with a good body shot.
Baako has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Palowakski .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palowakski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baako looks to score with a jab to the body but Palowakski is just out of range.
Palowakski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski scores with a spinning back kick!
Palowakski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Palowakski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palowakski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palowakski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Palowakski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Palowakski with a jab.
Baako thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Baako. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Palowakski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palowakski looks to land a right hand but Baako moved out of range.
Baako doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palowakski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Palowakski lands a really nice looking cross but Baako seems unphased.
Baako misses the jab.
Palowakski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fred Palowakski is winning the standup battle so far.
Palowakski fakes the leg kick and cracks Baako in the body.
Baako throws a body shot but no joy.
Palowakski throws a jab but it's blocked by Baako.
A slow jab from Baako misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baako takes one on the button.
Baako doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baako swinging wildly here.
Palowakski forces Baako back against the cage and clinches.
Palowakski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palowakski tries to break free but Baako pushes him back against the cage.
Palowakski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palowakski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palowakski lands with a right to the head.
Palowakski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baako backwards.
Palowakski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palowakski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baako throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baako blocking some punches.
Palowakski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako swings wildly with an uppercut but Palowakski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski misses with some punches.
Palowakski has had enough of the clinch but Baako keeps him there for the moment.
Palowakski scores with a shoulder strike.
Baako blocking some punches.
Palowakski lands an uppercut.
Baako working aggressively here.
Palowakski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palowakski throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Palowakski .
Palowakski working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Palowakski - that landed with a thud.
Baako lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baako misses with a body punch.
Palowakski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palowakski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palowakski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palowakski cracks Baako with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baako misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palowakski misses with a straight left.
Palowakski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palowakski works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Palowakski . Baako shrugs it off though.
Baako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palowakski moves away.
Palowakski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palowakski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baako. That did some damage!
Palowakski lands a jab.
Palowakski throws a right and a left that Baako avoids nicely.
Baako throws a hook but Palowakski blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Palowakski misses its target.
Palowakski scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palowakski ducks under a wild hook from Baako.
Palowakski throws a wild body kick that Baako sees coming a mile off.
Baako paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palowakski tries to clinch up but Baako circles away and keeps his distance.
Baako ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Baako.
Palowakski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palowakski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palowakski lunges at Baako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baako's hand.
Good shot there by Palowakski .
Baako is rocked!
Palowakski defending well as Baako loads up on a big left hand.
Baako is still on wobbly legs! Can Palowakski finish him?
Palowakski misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Baako releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baako seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice cross by Baako.
Baako throws a shot from downtown. Palowakski moves away and avoids it.
Baako misses with the combination.
Baako on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baako throws a body punch but Palowakski moves out of range.
Baako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palowakski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baako moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baako takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Palowakski . Baako does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palowakski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palowakski was well out of range. Poor timing from Baako.
Baako moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palowakski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baako is able to avoid easily.
Palowakski throws a lazy head kick
and Baako counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baako walks into a jab.
Baako has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Palowakski - just one landing.
Palowakski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baako swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palowakski .
Baako moves out of range as Palowakski throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Baako misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palowakski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baako keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palowakski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baako lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski tries to clinch up.
Palowakski misses with a kick to the body
and Baako cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palowakski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baako misses with a body shot.
Palowakski throws a big shot that misses.
Baako misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palowakski ducks under a wild hook from Baako.
A little feinted left hand from Palowakski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palowakski clinches up against the cage.
Palowakski has a couple of punches blocked by Baako.
Baako lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baako scores with a shoulder strike.
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Palowakski .
Fred Palowakski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baako struggles to land a body shot inside as Palowakski controls his hands.
Baako swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palowakski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baako misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palowakski throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baako.
Palowakski misses with the head strike.
Baako scores with a shot to the side of Palowakski 's head.
Baako working aggressively here.
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
Baako lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baako throws a punch but it's blocked by Palowakski .
Palowakski can't find room to land a body shot as Baako controls the action.
Palowakski lands with a light punch inside.
Baako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palowakski backwards.
Palowakski is rocked!
Good body shot from Palowakski .
Oh Palowakski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baako lands with a light punch inside.
Baako throws a head punch that misses.
Palowakski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Palowakski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baako backwards.
Palowakski blocking some punches.
Baako has a couple of punches blocked by Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Palowakski clearly takes 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.
A leg kick checked by Palowakski .
Palowakski seems to have got his legs back now.
Palowakski moves in looking to clinch but Baako pushes him off.
Palowakski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baako throws a jab but it's blocked by Palowakski .
Baako throws out a loose jab but Palowakski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palowakski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Palowakski .
Baako stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palowakski .
Baako swinging wildly here.
Palowakski throws out a loose jab but Baako uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Palowakski tenderised Baako's leg. Baako is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palowakski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baako.
Baako swings for the body but Palowakski moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palowakski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palowakski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako tries to score with a low kick but Palowakski moves his leg out of the way.
Palowakski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Palowakski tries to clinch but Baako moves out of range.
Palowakski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baako misses with a hook. Palowakski ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Palowakski is predictable there
and Baako counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palowakski .
Danga de danga de dang - Palowakski scores with a four punch combination!
Baako throws a big shot that misses.
Baako throws a low kick but Palowakski avoids it.
Palowakski throws a jab but it's blocked by Baako.
Baako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palowakski throws a low kick but Baako avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Baako on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palowakski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Baako misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Baako. Those never looked like landing.
Palowakski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baako avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Baako lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palowakski doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palowakski throws a low kick but Baako avoids it.
Baako throws out a counter right but Palowakski avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baako.
Palowakski misses with a jab to the body
and Baako connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baako misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palowakski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baako pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baako misses with a low kick.
Palowakski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Palowakski catches Baako right on the button with a cross.
Baako steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Palowakski . That one must have hurt.
Baako is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Palowakski throws a shot from downtown. Baako moves away and avoids it.
Baako swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Palowakski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baako takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palowakski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baako.
Baako on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baako throws a right hand that Palowakski ducks under and follows up with a left that Palowakski also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baako misses with a two punch combination.
Baako looks to throw the jab but Palowakski is out of range.
Palowakski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palowakski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baako's head.
Some wild striking there from Palowakski .
Baako fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palowakski .
Baako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baako lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palowakski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Palowakski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baako misses with an uppercut
and Palowakski counters with a good low kick that Baako was not able to check.
Palowakski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Palowakski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baako flicks out a counter leg kick but Palowakski steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palowakski connects with a leg kick. Baako looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baako connects with a body shot.
Palowakski throws a low kick but Baako avoids it.
Baako throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Palowakski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Palowakski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baako looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baako paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palowakski throws a front kick that sends Baako stumbling back into the cage.
Baako swings for the body but Palowakski moves out of range.
Baako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baako takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baako looks to score with a jab to the body but Palowakski is just out of range.
Palowakski defending well as Baako loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Palowakski .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palowakski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fred Palowakski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Palowakski 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Palowakski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baako.
Palowakski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No joy there for Baako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Palowakski .
Palowakski 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baako connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palowakski scrambles back to his feet.
Palowakski doesn't manage to clinch there - Baako circles away.
Baako misses with the combination.
Baako tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Baako misses
and Palowakski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palowakski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Palowakski wants to clinch up but Baako keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baako stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Baako.
Baako is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Palowakski scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baako avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palowakski misses with a body kick.
Baako misses with a few strikes there.
Baako throws a right hand that Palowakski ducks under and follows up with a left that Palowakski also avoids with ease.
Baako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baako moves out of range of the body kick.
Palowakski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Palowakski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baako on the side of the head.
Palowakski cracks Baako with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baako looks to land a right hand but Palowakski moved out of range.
Palowakski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Baako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palowakski moves away.
Palowakski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palowakski checks the leg kick.
Baako misses the jab.
Baako takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palowakski misses with an uppercut. Baako saw that one coming.
Baako now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baako checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baako keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baako misses with a hook. Palowakski ducked under it nicely.
Palowakski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baako. That did some damage!
Palowakski throws a head kick that Baako semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Baako misses the target.
Palowakski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Palowakski tries to clinch up but Baako circles away and keeps his distance.
Baako throws an overhand right that lands on Palowakski 's shoulder, as Palowakski tries to avoid the shot.
Palowakski slips a straight right by Baako.
Palowakski misses the shot to the body.
Baako throws a leg kick
and Palowakski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palowakski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baako throws out the jab.
Palowakski tries to land a leg kick but Baako saw it coming and moves away.
Palowakski doesn't manage to clinch there - Baako circles away.
Palowakski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baako on the side of the head.
Baako jabs Palowakski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palowakski scores with a kick to the body.
Palowakski staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baako blocks a head kick by Palowakski .
Palowakski misses with a head kick.
Baako lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baako takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baako throws a hook but Palowakski blocks it.
Palowakski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Palowakski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baako unleashes a big counter combination but Palowakski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baako avoids the head kick by Palowakski .
Baako missing with a left hand there. Palowakski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baako tests Palowakski 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palowakski moves out of range as Baako strikes.
Baako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palowakski throws a head kick that Baako semi-blocks.
Palowakski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palowakski misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palowakski blocks a low kick nicely.
Palowakski thumps Baako with a low kick.
Baako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baako swats away the attempt to clinch by Palowakski .
Palowakski is looking to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Palowakski .
Palowakski tests Baako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baako looks to score with a jab to the body but Palowakski is just out of range.
Baas Baako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palowakski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baako manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baako misses with a double jab.
Baako walks into a straight right hand from Palowakski .
A nice leg kick lands there from Palowakski .
Palowakski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baako looks to land a combination. Palowakski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body kick from Palowakski .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baako chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palowakski can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fred Palowakski .
Well Palowakski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Palowakski !
Fred Palowakski is the new super heavyweight champion!
Fred Palowakski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Baas Baako was interviewed post fight and said 'That sucked!'.
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