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(Light-Heavyweight) Viikkoa Peliss defeated Thomas Jefferson by unanimous decision: 119-111, 116-112, 117-113.

Match Thursday, April 27, 2000

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 5 inches (165 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Thomas Jefferson!!

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 4 inches (163 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is Viikkoa Peliss!!

The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.

ROUND 1

Jefferson tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Jefferson attempts a pair of punches to the eye, but goes wide.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss lands Jefferson with an illegal rabbit punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Jefferson scores with a flurry of combinations to the mouth. Peliss laughs!
+Peliss wakes up the fans with a pair of blows to the chest.
+Jefferson scores with a strong combination to the mouth.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss lands a flurry of shots to the stomach. Jefferson backpedals to his own corner.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 17 of 25 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 11 of 18 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 10-9


Jefferson doesn't even want to rest!

Peliss doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Jefferson tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson punches Peliss with a pair of punches to the ribs! Peliss shakes his head to clear it.
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+Jefferson annoys Peliss with a volley of stinging combinations to the solar plexus.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson slams Peliss with a series of punches to the chest. Peliss quickly recovers.
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+Peliss connects with a nasty roundhouse to the chest.
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+Peliss hits with a left to the chest.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 17 of 23 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 12 of 17 punches.

This round was a 10-10 tie.

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 20-19


Jefferson doesn't even want to rest!

Peliss doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Jefferson hits with a volley of mean punches to the chest.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss solidly lands a barrage of blows to the stomach.
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-Jefferson attacks with a flurry of left punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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+Jefferson hits Peliss with a pair of vicious punches to the chest. Peliss seems wobbly!
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson throws a pair of furious punches to the chest. Peliss backpedals to his own corner.
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-Jefferson attempts a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Peliss ducks just in time.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 19 of 32 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 11 of 16 punches.

Thomas Jefferson won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Jefferson remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Peliss doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Jefferson tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Peliss tags Jefferson with a flurry of nice shots to the ribs.
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+Jefferson stuns Peliss with a furious jab to the chest.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Peliss throws a series of left shots to the chest, but only hits air.
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-Jefferson charges with a volley of left combinations to the solar plexus, but Peliss narrowly avoids it
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+Jefferson punches Peliss with a barrage of heavy combinations to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 15 of 22 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 11 of 16 punches.

Thomas Jefferson won the round 10-9

Thomas Jefferson is winning the fight 39-38


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Peliss remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Jefferson is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Peliss rocks Jefferson with a volley of stiff blows to the stomach. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered.
+Peliss staggers Jefferson with a barrage of light punches to the ribs.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson lashes out with a series of punches to the ribs.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Peliss attacks with a pair of left shots to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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-Peliss lunges with a volley of punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 6 of 8 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 12 of 23 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

This fight is too close to call.


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Peliss doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 6

Jefferson tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Peliss connects with a pair of blows to the solar plexus.
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+Peliss shakes Jefferson with a volley of strong shots to the head.
+Peliss grazes Jefferson with a strong right to the mouth!
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+Peliss attacks with a barrage of quick shots to the eye. Jefferson sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Jefferson lands a flurry of strong punches to the solar plexus. Peliss gets mad!
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-Jefferson attempts a flurry of combinations to the stomach, but goes wide.
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+Peliss slams Jefferson with a pair of punches to the chin.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Peliss tosses a quick roundhouse to the face!!
+Peliss solidly lands a roundhouse to the solar plexus.
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+Peliss backs up Jefferson with a volley of punches to the stomach.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 13 of 23 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 32 of 40 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 58-57


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Peliss remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 7

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Jefferson hurts Peliss with a mean straight right to the stomach.
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+Peliss connects with a barrage of punches to the nose.
+Jefferson annoys Peliss with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Peliss fires a series of loud shots to the head.
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+Jefferson stuns Peliss with a loud jab to the stomach! Peliss ignores it.
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-Peliss paws a flurry of blows to the temple, but is ineffective.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.

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+Peliss belts Jefferson with a mean roundhouse to the solar plexus!
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Peliss hits with a flurry of nasty punches to the face. Jefferson retreats to the far corner.
+Peliss hits with a light cross to the solar plexus.
+Peliss tosses a series of blows to the chin. Jefferson covers up.
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+Peliss clocks Jefferson with a flurry of solid punches to the face.
+ The fighters swap blows to the eye.
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-Jefferson tries to land a flurry of left punches to the chest, but Peliss blocks.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss stuns Jefferson with a flurry of punches to the mouth.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Jefferson jars Peliss with a barrage of powerful punches to the stomach.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 17 of 32 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 30 of 37 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 68-66


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Peliss remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 8

Jefferson is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Peliss hits with a series of blows to the head.
+Peliss tags Jefferson with a series of vicious shots to the eye.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss nails Jefferson with a barrage of quick blows to the face. Jefferson backpedals to his own corner.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson lands a roundhouse to the face.
+Peliss clocks Jefferson with a volley of vicious blows to the jaw.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss fires a barrage of light punches to the mouth. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered.
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+Peliss catches Jefferson with a vicious uppercut to the nose.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Peliss probes with a barrage of blows to the eye, but goes wide.
-Peliss attempts a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 5 of 8 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 23 of 43 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 78-75


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Peliss remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 9

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Peliss thumps Jefferson with a pair of furious punches to the solar plexus.
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+Jefferson tosses a volley of stiff punches to the solar plexus!!
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss lands a flurry of loud punches to the head.
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+Jefferson hits Peliss with a flurry of nice punches to the stomach.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson connects with a pair of stiff shots to the stomach.
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+Peliss clocks Jefferson with a barrage of painful blows to the mouth.
-Peliss tries to land a flurry of blows to the jaw, but to no avail.
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+Peliss stuns Jefferson with a volley of wild punches to the solar plexus.
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-Jefferson throws a left straight right to the chest, but falls short.
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-Jefferson tries to land a volley of punches to the ribs, but Peliss escapes.
+Peliss lands a series of commanding punches to the nose. Jefferson shakes his head to clear it.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 17 of 32 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 30 of 36 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 88-84


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Peliss remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 10

Jefferson is using the ring. (using the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Jefferson lands a series of punches to the stomach.
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-Jefferson throws a flurry of punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Peliss annoys Jefferson with a barrage of powerful shots to the chest.
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+Peliss annoys Jefferson with a off balance straight right to the head.
+Jefferson drills Peliss with a barrage of nasty punches to the solar plexus.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss hammers Jefferson with a volley of mean blows to the jaw! Jefferson sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Peliss lashes out with a series of punches to the nose.
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+ The fighters exchange punches to the face.
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+Jefferson belts Peliss with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Jefferson throws a right jab to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
-Peliss attempts a volley of right blows to the stomach, but Jefferson steps aside and laughs.
+Peliss annoys Jefferson with a volley of shots to the temple.
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+Peliss hammers Jefferson with a powerful hook to the eye.
-Jefferson probes with a straight right to the chest, but Peliss steps aside.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 18 of 31 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 30 of 45 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 98-93


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody mouth.

Peliss grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 11

Jefferson tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson hammers Peliss with a glancing uppercut to the chin.
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+Peliss hurts Jefferson with a series of shots to the temple.
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+Peliss grazes Jefferson with a barrage of blows to the nose. Jefferson grimaces in pain.
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+Jefferson hits with a volley of off balance shots to the eye. Peliss covers up.
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+Jefferson attacks with a pair of powerful punches to the jaw.
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+Peliss pops Jefferson with a series of strong punches to the solar plexus. Jefferson laughs!
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss drills Jefferson with a series of heavy blows to the eye.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss hits Jefferson with a flurry of loud shots to the solar plexus.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Jefferson paws a flurry of combinations to the eye, but Peliss covers himself well.
+Jefferson tattoos Peliss with a flurry of vicious combinations to the face.
+Peliss takes charge with a hook to the mouth. Jefferson retreats to the far corner.
+Peliss jars Jefferson with a hook to the eye. Jefferson sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+ The fighters swap combinations to the jaw.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.

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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 20 of 32 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 45 of 48 punches.

Viikkoa Peliss won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 108-102


Jefferson grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has a bloody mouth.

Peliss grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 12

Jefferson tries to cut off the ring. (cutting off the ring)
Peliss clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Jefferson launches a right roundhouse to the head, but Peliss steps aside and laughs.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson fires a hook to the nose. Peliss shakes his head to clear it.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Peliss wallops Jefferson with a pair of shots to the temple.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.

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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Jefferson smashes Peliss with a pair of furious punches to the nose. Peliss beats a hasty retreat.
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Jefferson tries to attack, but Peliss hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Peliss backs up Jefferson with a series of commanding blows to the head. Jefferson quickly recovers.
+Jefferson wakes up the fans with a strong jab to the chin.
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-Jefferson probes with a pair of combinations to the mouth, but to no avail.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

Thomas Jefferson landed 18 of 33 punches, and Viikkoa Peliss landed 12 of 15 punches.

Thomas Jefferson won the round 10-9

Viikkoa Peliss is winning the fight 117-112


Jefferson is obviously tired. He has a bloody mouth.

Peliss grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 2: A 10-10 tie.
Round 3: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 6: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 7: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 8: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 9: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 10: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 11: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 12: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9

Total Score: Viikkoa Peliss 119-111


Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 2: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 3: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 4: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 5: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 6: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 7: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 8: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 9: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 10: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 11: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 12: Thomas Jefferson 10-9

Total Score: Viikkoa Peliss 116-112


Larry Holmes scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: A 10-10 tie.
Round 2: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 3: Thomas Jefferson 10-9
Round 4: A 10-10 tie.
Round 5: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 6: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 7: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 8: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 9: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 10: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 11: Viikkoa Peliss 10-9
Round 12: Thomas Jefferson 10-9

Total Score: Viikkoa Peliss 117-113

Viikkoa Peliss wins by decision!