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SYN 1157 Oneil vs. Bacia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Drozd (ranked 1757 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Khalil Amrani (ranked 182 p4p, 342 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20 - 24 - 1 |
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12 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalil Amrani!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drozd lands an overhand right.
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amrani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drozd lands a nice looking body shot.
Amrani blocks a jab.
Amrani swings for the body but Drozd moves out of range.
Amrani throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Amrani misses with a hook. Drozd ducked under it nicely.
Drozd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amrani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amrani avoids a kick to the body.
Drozd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Amrani back to the cage. Drozd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amrani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drozd.
Drozd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Amrani takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drozd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amrani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amrani is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Amrani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drozd is out of range and Amrani settles back down.
Drozd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amrani misses with a double jab.
Amrani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drozd blocks a head kick by Amrani.
Amrani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd misses the jab.
Drozd lands a jab to Amrani's midsection.
Amrani misses with a wild body shot.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amrani's head.
Amrani slips a straight right by Drozd.
Amrani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Amrani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amrani misses with a hook. Drozd ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Drozd.
Amrani looks for the body kick but Drozd saw that one coming.
Amrani scores with a head kick.
Drozd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Amrani.
Amrani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd staying out of range there.
Drozd lands a really nice looking cross but Amrani seems unphased.
Amrani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drozd to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Amrani. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd staying out of range there.
Amrani throws a head kick but Drozd moves out of range.
Drozd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Amrani throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Drozd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Drozd misses with an uppercut. Amrani saw that one coming.
Amrani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drozd connects with a body shot that sends Amrani's belly button to the back.
Amrani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drozd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drozd misses the jab.
Drozd misses with an uppercut.
Drozd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drozd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slow jab from Drozd misses its intended target.
Amrani blocks a jab.
Amrani lands with a good body shot.
Drozd throws a hook to the side of Amrani's head but Amrani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amrani misses the jab.
Drozd slips under a jab from Amrani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd lands a two punch combo.
Amrani misses with a kick to the body.
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
Amrani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drozd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amrani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Drozd - the referee stops the clock and Amrani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Drozd. Amrani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Amrani throws a jab but it's blocked by Drozd.
Amrani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amrani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drozd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amrani.
Drozd scores with a one two! Amrani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drozd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amrani throws out the jab.
Amrani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amrani.
Amrani throws a head kick that misses.
Drozd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amrani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drozd scores with the left hand. Amrani knows he should have avoided that one.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Drozd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amrani counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amrani moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Amrani misses.
Amrani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drozd throws a jab but it's blocked by Amrani.
Amrani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Amrani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drozd.
Drozd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Amrani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drozd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amrani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amrani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amrani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amrani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amrani loads up on a big right hand but Drozd slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd misses with an uppercut. Amrani saw that one coming.
Amrani tries a quick counter leg kick but Drozd is wise to it.
Drozd feints and then cracks Amrani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amrani down.
Amrani 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.
Amrani looks to land a right hand but Drozd moved out of range.
Amrani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
That's time! Drozd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drozd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amrani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amrani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amrani slips a jab from Drozd.
Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far.
Drozd slips a straight right by Amrani.
Amrani just misses with a punch to the body.
Drozd lands a nice shot to the body.
Amrani slips a straight right by Drozd.
Drozd throws the left hand but Amrani avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Drozd.
Drozd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amrani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amrani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drozd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drozd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amrani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd pushes Amrani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drozd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drozd tries to land a knee to the head but Amrani blocks with his arms.
Amrani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amrani avoiding damage as Drozd throws knees to the body.
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amrani can do to turn this around?
Drozd blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drozd.
Amrani tries a body shot but Drozd blocks it.
Drozd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drozd tries to land knees in the clinch but Amrani avoids the damage to the body.
Amrani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amrani throws a head punch that misses.
Amrani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amrani can't find room to land a body shot as Drozd controls the action.
Amrani blocks an uppercut.
Amrani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Amrani.
Amrani misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amrani's face.
Drozd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrani misses with a punch to the body.
Drozd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Drozd obliges.
Still in the clinch, Drozd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drozd lands a knee to the head.
Drozd misses with a knee to the head.
Amrani lands a left hand.
Amrani blocks a body shot from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drozd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Amrani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amrani tries to work over Drozd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amrani presses Drozd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drozd can't find room to land a body shot as Amrani controls the action.
Amrani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drozd's elbow.
Amrani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drozd's elbow.
Drozd prevents a body shot from Amrani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drozd has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
Drozd digs a right hand underneath Amrani's ribcage. Amrani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but Amrani blocks it.
Amrani has had enough of the clinch but Drozd keeps him there for the moment.
Drozd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drozd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drozd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drozd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drozd lands a shoulder strike.
Amrani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amrani wants to break free but Drozd has control.
Amrani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drozd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amrani blocks it with crossed arms.
Drozd scores a nice knee to the body.
Amrani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drozd has Amrani pressed against the cage, preventing Amrani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amrani lands a hook that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drozd.
Drozd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amrani's elbow.
Drozd throws a punch but it's blocked by Amrani.
Drozd pushes Amrani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Amrani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Drozd as the two fighters clinch.
Amrani breaks the clinch.
Drozd looks to throw the jab but Amrani is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Drozd. Beautiful body shot.
Drozd with a nice cross.
Amrani thows a body kick. Drozd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Amrani there.
Amrani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drozd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amrani.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Amrani avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
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!
Drozd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amrani looks to land a body kick but Drozd moved away.
Amrani misses with a straight left.
Amrani misses with a wild body shot.
Amrani swings for the body but Drozd moves out of range.
Amrani throws a poor cross that misses
and Drozd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amrani takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Drozd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amrani. Drozd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amrani blocks a jab.
Drozd dips to his left and cracks Amrani with an uppercut!
Drozd cracks Amrani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amrani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drozd connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
A big right from Amrani misses.
Drozd slips a jab from Amrani.
Drozd blocks a head kick by Amrani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
A cross from Drozd lands.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amrani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amrani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amrani throws a sloppy body shot
and Drozd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Drozd finds it's way through Amrani's defenses.
Amrani misses with an uppercut.
Amrani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drozd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amrani finds it's way round the side to connect with Drozd's head.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drozd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amrani.
Amrani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amrani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drozd wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amrani defending well as Drozd loads up on a big left hand.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amrani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amrani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drozd finds it's way round the side to connect with Amrani's head.
Amrani slips a jab from Drozd.
Amrani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Amrani loads up on a big right hand but Drozd slips the punch.
Amrani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drozd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amrani looks to land a left hand but Drozd moved out of range nicely.
Amrani throws a leg kick but Drozd moved away.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Amrani ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Amrani.
Drozd connects with a single shot there.
Drozd loads up on a big right hand but Amrani slips the punch.
And Amrani responds with a good body kick, but Drozd manages to step out the way in time.
Drozd digs a good hook to Amrani's body.
Amrani throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Amrani misses.
Amrani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drozd.
Amrani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Amrani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amrani throws a body kick that misses.
Drozd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amrani.
Amrani throws a leg kick but Drozd checks it.
Drozd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amrani. Amrani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amrani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amrani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Drozd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amrani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Amrani moved out of range.
Amrani connects with a nice looking jab.
Drozd throws a hook but Amrani avoids it easily.
Drozd throws a hook but Amrani avoids it easily.
Drozd lands with an overhand left.
Drozd misses the jab.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a looping overhand right but Amrani ducks down to avoid it.
Amrani slips under a jab from Drozd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Amrani throws the left hand but Drozd avoids the punch easily.
Amrani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drozd.
Drozd misses with a hook. Amrani ducked under it nicely.
Amrani takes one to the chin there.
Amrani staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Amrani.
Drozd scores with a jab. Amrani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amrani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drozd thuds his right hand into Amrani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drozd clinches up against the cage.
Drozd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khalil Amrani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amrani tries to work over Drozd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drozd 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!
An out of breath Miroslav Drozd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 1168 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 154 p4p, 285 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampukpuk dives in and scores a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Tampukpuk trying to move into half guard but instead Carioni has managed to sweep!
Tampukpuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioni is aware though and is defending well.
Tampukpuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tampukpuk working for submissions but it's allowed Carioni to get to half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to get to full guard but Carioni has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni wants to stand up but Tampukpuk is controlling the position.
Tampukpuk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk actively working from the bottom here.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to full guard but Carioni has passed into side control.
Tampukpuk tries to bench press Carioni off him but Carioni keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioni stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head but Tampukpuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carioni sprawls well. Carioni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carioni misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Carioni and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Carioni jabs Tampukpuk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Carioni catches Tampukpuk right on the button with a cross.
Tampukpuk ducks right into an uppercut from Carioni.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
And Tampukpuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carioni wants to stand but Tampukpuk is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioni keeping full guard, as Tampukpuk tries to pass.
Tampukpuk stops Carioni from standing up.
Tampukpuk is stalling in the full guard.
Tampukpuk pushes down on Carioni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Carioni defends the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk is trying to control. Carioni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carioni is defending against the submission attempts here by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tampukpuk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carioni connects with a single shot there.
Carioni throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carioni.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tampukpuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carioni sprawls well initially but Tampukpuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Tampukpuk trying to control from half guard but Carioni is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Carioni defends the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Carioni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Carioni is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is defending well.
Carioni pushes Tampukpuk off looking to stand but Tampukpuk dives back in and keeps control.
Tampukpuk is looking to stall here but Carioni recovers full guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tampukpuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries to pass to full mount but Carioni defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but Carioni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tampukpuk to get the leverage.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tampukpuk prevents Carioni from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tampukpuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carioni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tampukpuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk throws a counter combo.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses
so Tampukpuk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carioni wants to stand up but Tampukpuk is controlling him.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk passes Carioni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carioni is refusing to be controlled, as Tampukpuk sits in half guard.
Tampukpuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Carioni is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carioni is trying to stand back up but Tampukpuk is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from Carioni.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Carioni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tampukpuk fails with the takedown.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Tampukpuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carioni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tampukpuk scrambles back to his feet.
Carioni dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!
Carioni lands a big head kick that sends Tampukpuk tumbling to the mat! Carioni takes a step backwards and waves Tampukpuk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Tampukpuk is rocked!
Tampukpuk scores with a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
Tampukpuk trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom.
Tampukpuk has gone for a leg lock! Carioni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tampukpuk's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carioni won't allow Tampukpuk to sweep him here.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position.
Carioni wanted to stand there but Tampukpuk had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk is trying to keep Carioni in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Carioni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carioni 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Carioni!
A victorious Rodrigo Carioni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two (ranked 1453 p4p, 1280 weight class) and Djordje Stankovic (ranked 194 p4p, 171 weight class). Sturmovik Two's entrance music is Russki Style by Russkaja. A fine choice. Stankovic has chosen Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik Two misses with a body shot.
Stankovic moves forwards but Sturmovik Two connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sturmovik Two looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sturmovik Two missing with a left hand there. Stankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturmovik Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two has been cut.
Sturmovik Two ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
Stankovic ducks right into an uppercut from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stankovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmovik Two.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturmovik Two drops Stankovic with a beautiful combination! Stankovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sturmovik Two is looking for the KO!
Stankovic is rocked!
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!
Stankovic dodges the punch combination from Sturmovik Two.
Stankovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sturmovik Two with a body shot.
Stankovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Sturmovik Two finish him?
Sturmovik Two throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Sturmovik Two lands a body shot.
Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two looks to land a body kick but Stankovic moved away.
Stankovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Sturmovik Two tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stankovic catches Sturmovik Two with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sturmovik Two throws a nice looking combination but Stankovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Stankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sturmovik Two slips a straight right by Stankovic.
Sturmovik Two misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a nice right hand that sends Sturmovik Two toppling to the canvas! Sturmovik Two scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stankovic finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik Two.
Stankovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sturmovik Two walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two's cut is getting worse.
Sturmovik Two misses with a combination
and Stankovic counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djordje Stankovic!
In his post fight interview, Djordje Stankovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 880 p4p, 1196 weight class) and Ant Thrax (ranked 125 p4p, 163 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ant Thrax!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Thrax saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been hearing reports that Vinogradov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
Thrax walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrax was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Thrax slips under a jab.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thrax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vinogradov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrax.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thrax back to the cage. Vinogradov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Thrax misses.
Thrax sizes up Vinogradov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thrax tests Vinogradov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinogradov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinogradov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrax blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax throws a right and a left that Vinogradov avoids nicely.
Vinogradov tries to score with a low kick but Thrax moves his leg out of the way.
Thrax might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov scores with the left hand. Thrax knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinogradov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thrax drops his hands momentarily and Vinogradov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vinogradov lands a jab-cross combination.
Thrax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thrax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrax moves away.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrax.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Thrax's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Thrax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrax throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Thrax blocks it.
Thrax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinogradov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Ant Thrax has been cut.
Vinogradov's corner calls for a 1-2. Vinogradov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thrax looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinogradov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrax misses the target.
Thrax throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vinogradov counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinogradov lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Thrax lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinogradov doesn't seem phased though.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Thrax moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov jabs at Thrax's body.
Vinogradov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrax checks it well.
Thrax moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax looks to throw the jab but Vinogradov is out of range.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Thrax slips the punch.
Vinogradov scores with a nice strike.
Thrax misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a left to the body.
Thrax scores with the left hand. Vinogradov knows he should have avoided that one.
Vinogradov lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Thrax.
A nice combination there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Thrax's shoulder, as Thrax tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
letting Thrax counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov cracks Thrax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thrax!
An inside leg kick from Thrax misses.
Vinogradov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Vinogradov does no damage.
Thrax throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Thrax ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vinogradov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vinogradov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinogradov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinogradov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Thrax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Thrax misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.
Thrax lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
A right-left combo lands from Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov looks to land a left hand but Thrax moved out of range nicely.
Thrax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinogradov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov looks to throw the jab but Thrax is out of range.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinogradov jabs Thrax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thrax moves forwards but Vinogradov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Thrax.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax scores with the left hand. Vinogradov knows he should have avoided that one.
Thrax slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Thrax looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Thrax moves out of range.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Thrax was well out of range.
Thrax misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrax at a distance.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thrax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrax at a distance.
Thrax dips to his left and cracks Vinogradov with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrax blocks a jab.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Thrax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov misses with a double jab.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
A jab from Vinogradov finds it's way through Thrax's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrax's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Thrax.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax slips under a jab.
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!
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.
Thrax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Thrax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thrax misses with a wild combination.
Vinogradov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Thrax missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ant Thrax's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vinogradov misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Thrax.
Thrax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vinogradov under the eye.
Thrax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
A little jabbing left from Thrax on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax digs a good hook to Vinogradov's body.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinogradov defending well as Thrax loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov lands with a good body shot.
Vinogradov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrax. Thrax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Vinogradov lands.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Thrax uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov blocks a jab.
Thrax loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Thrax fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinogradov lands the left hand.
Thrax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrax throws a lazy right hand but Vinogradov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.
Thrax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinogradov misses the body punch
enabling Thrax to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrax throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinogradov walks into a left hand.
Ant Thrax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Vinogradov.
Thrax misses with a straight right.
Thrax slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Thrax ducks down to avoid it.
Thrax avoids the body shot from Vinogradov.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Thrax throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrax.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Vinogradov cracks Thrax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thrax throws a hook but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Thrax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thrax has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrax is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vinogradov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrax is just out of range.
Thrax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinogradov misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Vinogradov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinogradov swings widly with a right hand
and Thrax counters with a straight right hand.
Thrax throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinogradov.
Thrax lands with an overhand left.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrax throws out the jab.
Vinogradov throwing a counter right hand but Thrax manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinogradov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilari Rahamies (ranked 330 p4p, 448 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 28 p4p, 39 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145
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24 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies lands a nice shot that snaps McBean's head back.
McBean connects with a body shot that sends Rahamies's belly button to the back.
McBean drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McBean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rahamies is looking to chop away at McBean's legs.
Rahamies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahamies lands a head shot.
McBean thuds a left hand into Rahamies's body.
Rahamies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rahamies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBean.
Rahamies thumps McBean with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Rahamies is looking to score with low kicks.
Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
so McBean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean wants to pass the guard but Rahamies is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean stops Rahamies from standing up.
Rahamies is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FF Forever that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McBean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McBean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rahamies, who protects the arm well.
Rahamies is looking to get back to his feet here but McBean is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rahamies's back.
McBean is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rahamies with him. Rahamies is trying to defend but McBean has an arm under the chin now! Rahamies grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto McBean!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Otto McBean made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA 🏝️, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Auston (ranked 322 p4p, 481 weight class) and Paul Hunter (ranked 42 p4p, 64 weight class). Robbie Auston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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18 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Auston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Auston.
Auston lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back.
It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Auston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter wants to counter the offense by Auston and move into the clinch position.
Auston misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Robbie Auston has been cut.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Auston misses with a body punch
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Auston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Auston throws an off balance right hand
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Auston's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Auston throws a head kick that misses
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Auston.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Robbie Auston's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Auston is breathing heavily.
Auston misses with the head strike.
Auston lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Auston avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Auston!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auston throws a head kick that Hunter semi-blocks.
Hunter blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Auston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunter.
Auston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Auston misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Auston closes the distance and clinches.
Auston lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robbie Auston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austons head.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Auston misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Auston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter tries to work over Auston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston lands with a light punch inside.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to push Auston away but Auston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Auston darts in trying to clinch
and Hunter counters with a nice right hand that sends Auston toppling to the canvas! Auston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hunter finish him?!
 Auston is rocked!
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!
Auston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Auston misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Auston controls his hands.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Hunter blocking some punches.
A short right from Auston on the inside.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Auston.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston lands with a right to the head.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Auston back against the cage.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Auston misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter slips a straight right by Auston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Auston misses
and Hunter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Auston! Hunter lets Auston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Auston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Auston misses with a left hand
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Auston.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Auston prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
Hunter pushes Auston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Auston has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Auston backwards.
Jeez, Robbie Auston's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hunter tries a body shot but Auston blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Auston.
Auston blocks a body shot from Hunter.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Auston lands a left hand.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Auston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Auston lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robbie Auston's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Hunter!
After winning the bout, Paul Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Darkins (ranked 531 p4p, 814 weight class) and Third Wife (ranked 70 p4p, 104 weight class). Darkins comes to the cage accompanied by Throne. Third Wife will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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27
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11 - 6 - 0 |
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22 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darrell Darkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Wife!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wife is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darkins.
Darkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Wife stops a takedown attempt from Darkins.
Darkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Darkins tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Darkins fails to land.
Darkins has Wife pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wife tumbling to the mat - Darkins dives into Wife's guard.
Darkins stopping the sweep attempt from Wife.
Darkins passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife is refusing to be controlled, as Darkins sits in half guard.
Darkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wife blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darkins.
Darkins is trying to work for a kimura but Wife is defending well.
Darkins is looking for a kimura here.
Darkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wife doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Darkins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is looking to stall here but Wife recovers full guard.
Wife can't keep his opponent in guard - Darkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wife knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Wife won't allow it.
Darkins trying to control the action but Wife is working from the bottom.
Darkins wants to pass to mount but Wife is defending the position.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wife keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Darkins there.
Darkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wife is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Darkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wife looks winded!
Darkins is trying to control. Wife wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wife really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Darkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Darkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Darkins drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wife right on the button. Wife goes down! Darkins follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Darkins gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Darkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Darrell Darkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hernandez (ranked 137 p4p, 128 weight class) and James River (ranked 12 p4p, 10 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Journey - Only The Young. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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30
142
24 - 5 - 1 |
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27
140
16 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from River .
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says River as he avoids it easily.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hernandez postures up in River 's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because River has locked up a guillotine! River 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hernandez is holding on here and River must be using up a lot of energy. Hernandez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! River gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James River !
A relieved looking James River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Frank Hernandez spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight. I needed to do more tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 4 p4p, 15 weight class) and Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Crispian lands a head shot.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuns Crispian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crispian throws a body kick that misses.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crispian 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Crispian catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crispian.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crispian.
Sitsongrit motions for Crispian to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crispian throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
Crispian lands a front kick.
Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit works Crispian's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crispian staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Crispian.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crispian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crispian swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crispian blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Crispian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crispian lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Crispian ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Crispian's legs.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabs Crispian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crispian blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crispian with a nice calf kick.
Crispian checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Crispian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crispian throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Crispian moved out of range.
Crispian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Crispian had a free shot at his head there.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Crispian jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crispian. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Crispian - just one landing.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Crispian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Crispian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crispian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crispian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Crispian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Crispian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Crispian's body.
Sitsongrit cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crispian throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Crispian throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crispian staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crispian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crispian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Crispian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Crispian with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Crispian.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
Crispian lands a jab.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crispian slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crispian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Crispian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Crispian misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Crispian drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crispian slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crispian throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Crispian backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Crispian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crispian wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Crispian throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Crispian strikes.
A cross from Crispian lands.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Crispian was well out of range.
Crispian cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crispian misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
A nice combination there by Crispian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Crispian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crispian checks a leg kick.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Crispian wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crispian checks it well.
Crispian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Crispian is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crispian misses with a looping right.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Crispian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Crispian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crispian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A low kick from Crispian misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crispian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Crispian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Jab by Crispian.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Crispian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crispian ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crispian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Crispian.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Crispian.
Sitsongrit tests Crispian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit motions for Crispian to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crispian defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crispian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Crispian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crispian.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crispian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crispian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crispian avoids a kick to the body.
Crispian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A good leg kick by Crispian.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crispian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crispian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit jabs Crispian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Crispian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Crispian working hard to break the clinch.
Crispian is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Crispian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crispian connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crispian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crispian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crispian with a nice calf kick.
Crispian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crispian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Crispian moves out of range.
Crispian throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Crispian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crispian will feel that in the morning.
Crispian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Crispian settles back down.
Crispian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Crispian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Crispian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Crispian.
Crispian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Crispian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Crispian avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Crispian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Crispian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Crispian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Crispian's shoulder, as Crispian tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crispian connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crispian connects with a solid leg kick.
Crispian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crispian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Crispian's corner calls for a 1-2. Crispian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Crispian saw it coming and moves away.
Crispian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crispian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crispian was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Crispian blocks a jab.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Crispian.
Crispian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit prevents Crispian from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Crispian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Crispian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Crispian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Crispian thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crispian checks a leg kick nicely.
Crispian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crispian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crispian misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crispian lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Crispian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crispian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crispian lands with an overhand left.
Crispian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Crispian avoids it.
Crispian misses with a leg kick.
Crispian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crispian walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crispian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crispian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Crispian.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Crispian with a body shot.
Crispian misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Crispian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Crispian throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Crispian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crispian cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Crispian down with leg kicks.
Crispian stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crispian.
Crispian tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Crispian tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Crispian was well out of range.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crispian moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crispian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Crispian.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Crispian and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick.
Crispian throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Crispian.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crispian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Crispian moved away.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Crispian blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crispian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Decent striking displayed by Crispian there.
Crispian is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Crispian.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit tests Crispian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Crispian saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Crispian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ben Crispian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Crispian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crispian misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crispian scores with a shot to the body.
Crispian motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Crispian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Crispian avoids it with no problem.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Crispian misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian lands with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Crispian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crispian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crispian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works Crispian's body with a nice hook.
Crispian catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crispian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crispian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Crispian settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crispian lands with a good body shot.
Crispian cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Crispian with an uppercut!
Crispian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crispian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crispian looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Crispian's head but Crispian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crispian throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Crispian right on the nose. Crispian blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Crispian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Crispian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crispian scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Crispian takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crispian's head.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crispian has time to react.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Crispian's side.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Crispian cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Crispian throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Crispian tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Crispian down with leg kicks.
Crispian motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Crispian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Crispian misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!
Ben Crispian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Oneil (ranked 1 p4p, 19 weight class) and Mabuz Bacia (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Oneil comes into the arena with Metallica - Spit Out The Bone blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Oneil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabuz Bacia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacia throws a hook but Oneil avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Bacia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oneil doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bacia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
A low kick from Bacia is predictable there
and Oneil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia being controlled here, momentarily.
Bacia keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bacia is looking to stand up but Oneil isn't so interested in that idea.
Oneil throws a strike but Bacia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oneil working for a triangle but Bacia defends it easily.
Oneil wants to sweep here but Bacia controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bacia gets to his feet. Oneil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bacia scores with a leg kick.
Bacia throws a head kick but Oneil moves out of range.
Oneil feinted with a counter takedown.
Bacia just misses with a punch to the body.
Oneil attempts a counter takedown but Bacia avoids it well and moves away.
Bacia throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Oneil feinted with a counter takedown.
Oneil blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacia looks to throw the jab but Oneil is out of range.
Oneil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bacia throws out the jab.
Bacia throws a big shot that misses.
Oneil attempts a counter takedown but Bacia avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Bacia misses.
Oneil attempts a counter takedown but Bacia avoids it well and moves away.
Oneil slips a jab and a cross from Bacia.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bacia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bacia misses the target.
Bacia throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacia wants to slow Oneil down by chopping away at his legs.
Oneil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bacia misses with a right hand
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bacia has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Oneil is on him like a limpet, forcing Bacia back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bacia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oneil defending well as Bacia loads up on a big left hand.
Oneil drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bacia sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabuz Bacia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bacia throws a series of punches but Oneil moves out of range.
Bacia looks to throw the jab but Oneil is out of range.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oneil slips a jab and a cross from Bacia.
Bacia misses with an uppercut
and Oneil counters with a single leg into guard. Bacia didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bacia looking for a sweep. Not yet Bacia, not yet.
Oneil throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oneil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oneil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Oneil's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oneil misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oneil throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bacia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Oneil seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oneil wants to control but Bacia is keeping him busy.
Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil working away.
Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bacia to see if he's OK.
Oneil throws an elbow but Bacia slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Bacia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oneil tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bacia's legs.
Oneil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oneil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oneil throwing strikes but Bacia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacia is looking to take a break and control but Oneil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is trying to control Bacia's posture but Bacia avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bacia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bacia throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
Bacia swinging wildly here.
Oneil avoids the head kick by Bacia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bacia.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Bacia is quick to defend against it.
Bacia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bacia throws a hook but Oneil avoids it easily.
Oneil slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacia misses with a head kick.
Oneil attempts a counter takedown but Bacia avoids it well and moves away.
Bacia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mabuz Bacia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bacia misses with an uppercut.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Bacia is quick to defend against it.
Oneil staying out of range there.
Bacia lands with a nice combination. Oneil backs away looking to recover.
Bacia throws a hook but Oneil avoids it easily.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bacia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oneil takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oneil checks a leg kick.
Bacia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Bacia does no damage.
Oneil feinted with a counter takedown.
Bacia tries a head kick but it misses.
Oneil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bacia.
Bacia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oneil.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Bacia is quick to defend against it.
Bacia throws a right hand that misses
and Oneil counters with a single leg into guard. Bacia didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bacia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil is really struggling to control Bacia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Oneil throws a big elbow that misses.
Oneil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Bacia keeps moving.
Oneil looking to pass the guard.
Oneil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Bacia keeps moving.
Bacia wants to stand and escape but Oneil is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oneil trying to control but Bacia is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bacia throws a sloppy head kick and Oneil moves out of range easily.
Bacia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bacia wriggles free and stands up.
Mabuz Bacia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabuz Bacia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bacia misses with a straight right.
Bacia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oneil.
Bacia tries to bum rush Oneil with a series of wild strikes but Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bacia looks to land a combination but Oneil avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacia misses with a lunging right hand
and Oneil counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oneil.
Oneil landing some decent shots from guard.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Bacia blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabuz Bacia really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bacia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bacia throws a lazy uppercut
so Oneil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oneil is in close to Bacia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bacia wants to stand up but Oneil is controlling him.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Bacia blocks nicely.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Bacia blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Bacia blocks nicely.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Bacia blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bacia wants to stand up but Oneil is controlling him.
Oneil is working Bacia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bacia wants to stand up but Oneil is controlling him.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oneil is working Bacia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oneil stands up over Bacia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oneil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneil looking to pass the guard.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Bacia keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oneil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bacia keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bacia is trying to keep Oneil in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bacia misses with a right hand
and Oneil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oneil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bacia's head.
Bacia is looking to stand up but Oneil isn't so interested in that idea.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneil slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bacia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oneil drops back looking for a leg! Bacia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bacia manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into Bacia's guard.
Bacia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oneil controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Oneil had his way with Mabuz Bacia in that round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bacia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
David Oneil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneil moves away from the strike by Bacia.
Bacia missing with a left hand there. Oneil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil blocks a head kick by Bacia.
Bacia throws an off balance right hand
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Bacia fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bacia is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bacia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil.
Oneil postures up and lands a big shot to Bacia's brow.
Oneil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
Oneil with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bacia keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacia has momentary wrist control but Oneil slips an elbow through the middle.
Oneil stands up over Bacia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oneil postures up in Bacia's guard and throws a big left but Bacia blocks it.
Oneil tries to free his leg and advance position but Bacia is retaining full guard.
Bacia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bacia wants to stand up but Oneil is controlling him.
Oneil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bacia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oneil has Bacia in his guard.
Oneil is working an open guard so Bacia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacia throws a front kick that sends Oneil stumbling back into the cage.
Oneil needs to keep his hands up - Bacia had a free shot at his head there.
Bacia thows a leg kick but Oneil checks it
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oneil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oneil seems to be working for a kimura but Bacia defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacia taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Oneil with the ground and pound but Bacia uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oneil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bacia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oneil throws an elbow that misses. Bacia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oneil's guard. Nice move by Bacia!
Bacia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oneil, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacia looks to land a combination but Oneil avoids it well.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bacia misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mabuz Bacia.
I think Bacia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mabuz Bacia!
Mabuz Bacia is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mabuz Bacia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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