RFC Saturday Slugfest 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Paulino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andro Antolovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antolovic has chosen Written in the Stars as his entrance music. Andro Antolovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ze Paulino's chin.

Paulino
vs
Antolovic

198 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
208 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ze Paulino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andro Antolovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Antolovic as Paulino shoots in.
Paulino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antolovic can pounce on him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulino is defended easily by Antolovic.
Antolovic throws a head kick that misses.
Paulino fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Paulino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antolovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Ze Paulino has been cut.
Antolovic connects with a combination that backs up Paulino into the cage. Antolovic lands a flurry of punches that gets past Paulino's guard. Paulino is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Antolovic bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andro Antolovic!
Andro Antolovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyreese Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyreese Williams struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyreese Williams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Opdauhl
vs
Williams

192 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Opdauhl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyreese Williams!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdauhl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Opdauhl. Opdauhl obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Opdauhl throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Opdauhl. Those never looked like landing.
Opdauhl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Crunch! Opdauhl slams his shin into Williams's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opdauhl throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williams looks winded!
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Opdauhl slams his shin into Williams's torso.
Opdauhl scores with a nice head shot.
Opdauhl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Opdauhl lands with a shot to the body.
Opdauhl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Gary Opdauhl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdauhl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Opdauhl throws a body kick that misses.
Opdauhl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Opdauhl cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opdauhl keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
A cross from Opdauhl lands.
Gary Opdauhl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Opdauhl lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Opdauhl misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl lands a nice shot to the body.
Opdauhl thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Opdauhl stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Opdauhl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Opdauhl tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Opdauhl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
It looks like Opdauhl has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Opdauhl lands a right hook to the body.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Opdauhl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Opdauhl lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Opdauhl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Opdauhl scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Opdauhl scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Opdauhl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Opdauhl stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Opdauhl is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Opdauhl misses with the combination.
Opdauhl swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Opdauhl throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Opdauhl fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Opdauhl.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Opdauhl connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Opdauhl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Opdauhl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, jab by Opdauhl - just one landing.
Opdauhl lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Opdauhl throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opdauhl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Opdauhl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Opdauhl. Williams shrugs it off though.
Opdauhl is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Opdauhl lands an overhand right.
Opdauhl lands with a nice body kick.
Williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Opdauhl. That's going to slow Williams down.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Williams might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Opdauhl has got the better of the exchanges.
Opdauhl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Opdauhl scores with a shot to the body.
Opdauhl throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Opdauhl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Opdauhl can pounce on him.

A head kick lands from Opdauhl that sends Williams to the canvas. Williams tries to scramble back to his feet but Opdauhl brings him back down into side control.

Williams is rocked!

It looks like Tyreese Williams has been cut.
A big shot lands for Opdauhl! That's hurt Williams! Will he recover? Opdauhl fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Opdauhl!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cacio Aristides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alligator Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alligator Dundee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aristides
vs
Dundee

213 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

204 cm
19
274 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

VIRAL COMBAT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cacio Aristides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alligator Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dundee closes the distance and clinches up with Aristides, looking for a takedown. Dundee pushes Aristides against the cage but Aristides circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dundee looks for the body kick but Aristides saw that one coming.

Dundee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aristides sprawls well initially but Dundee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aristides is trying to stand up here but Dundee is controlling him well.
Aristides slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dundee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dundee scoring with some ground and pound.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Aristides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aristides manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dundee manages to get himself to full guard.
Dundee keeping moving, preventing Aristides from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aristides tries to stand but Dundee is controlling from the bottom.
Dundee looking to control.
Aristides throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dundee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aristides trying to control but Dundee is working from the bottom.
Aristides forces his way into half guard.
Dundee tries to get to full guard but Aristides has control of the leg.
Aristides trying to pass the guard but Dundee defending well.
Aristides prevents Dundee from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristides is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aristides not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aristides tries to stand and escape but Dundee is controlling the position.
Aristides seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dundee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dundee is defending against the submission attempts here by Aristides.
Aristides thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee is looking to get back to full guard here but Aristides has managed to pass to side control instead.
Aristides tries to score with some ground and pound. Dundee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aristides wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dundee, who protects the arm well.
Dundee is trying to control Aristides's posture but Aristides avoids it.
Aristides tries to score with some ground and pound. Dundee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Dundee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dundee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Aristides decides to stand back up. Aristides steps back and let's Dundee get back to his feet.
Dundee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dundee.
Dundee looks to land a combination. Aristides sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aristides changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dundee tries to avoid it but Aristides manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dundee to the ground. Dundee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aristides displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dundee.
Cacio Aristides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alligator Dundee.
Dundee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aristides is looking to clinch.
Aristides wants to clinch up but Dundee keeps it at a distance.
Dundee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aristides avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Dundee misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dundee. No joy for Aristides on that attempt.
Dundee digs a good body shot into Aristides's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aristides fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dundee.

Aristides gets caught flat footed, as Dundee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dundee looks winded!
Aristides has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cacio Aristides will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aristides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Aristides with that takedown attempt.
Aristides stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aristides wants it to stay on the feet.
Dundee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aristides.
Aristides throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aristides fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dundee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aristides controlling the position for now.
Dundee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dundee is looking to stall here but Aristides recovers full guard.
Aristides keeping moving, preventing Dundee from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristides working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dundee.
Aristides wants to get back to his feet but Dundee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aristides trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristides wants to stand and escape but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee throws a strike but Aristides rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dundee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aristides in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aristides postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aristides trying to control the position from guard on top but Dundee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aristides looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristides keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dundee's head.
Aristides would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aristides stands and throws Dundee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dundee is trying to improve his position.
Aristides is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dundee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aristides tries to stand but Dundee is controlling his head.
Dundee tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristides postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aristides scoring with punches and elbows.
Aristides 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.

Aristides is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dundee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aristides scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aristides wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aristides trying to control the position but Dundee is working away.
Aristides connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dundee some visible discomfort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aristides working the ground and pound.
Aristides is putting a hurting on Dundee here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cacio Aristides dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dundee scores with a decent looking hook.
Aristides misses with a takedown attempt - Dundee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dundee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aristides tries to clinch there but Dundee circles away.
Dundee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aristides sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dundee somewhat.
Cacio Aristides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aristides uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Dundee jabs at Aristides's body.
Aristides tries to clinch up but Dundee circles away and keeps his distance.
Aristides looks to land a combination but Dundee avoids it well.
Aristides looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dundee connects with a single shot there.
Aristides ducks right into an uppercut from Dundee.
Dundee tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristides tries to close the distance and clinch but Dundee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dundee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dundee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dundee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cacio Aristides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alligator Dundee.

Aristides drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dundee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aristides passes Dundee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aristides slips a nice elbow through Dundee's hands, connecting with Dundee's forehead.
Dundee is trying to control but can't.
Dundee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aristides scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aristides is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristides missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristides lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dundee trying to control here.
Aristides lands with a punch from half guard.
Aristides looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aristides tries to stand and escape but Dundee is controlling the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aristides connects with a nice short shot to Dundee's temple.
Dundee wants to control but Aristides is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dundee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aristides.
Aristides wants to pass to mount but Dundee is defending the position.
Aristides is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristides thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dundee's head.
Dundee has hold of Aristides's hands but Aristides slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aristides missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Aristides stands up from half guard.
Aristides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dundee keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Aristides does no damage.
Dundee throws a shot to the body.
Dundee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Aristides. No joy for Dundee on that attempt.
Aristides doesn't manage to clinch there - Dundee circles away.
Aristides tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dundee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Aristides as Dundee shoots in.
Dundee shoots in and drives through. Aristides sprawls well.
Aristides is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aristides fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dundee goes for a double leg but Aristides avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aristides continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristides jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dundee walks away with a smile on his face. Aristides gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Aristides gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aristides tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aristides managing to control the position.
Alligator Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cacio Aristides is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dundee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cacio Aristides showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aristides, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cacio Aristides!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Piechnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Piechnicki's choice of entrance music: Shantel - Disko Partizani. Szymon Piechnicki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ghost
vs
Piechnicki

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
217 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rich Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Szymon Piechnicki!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by Piechnicki which made him look bad.
Piechnicki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piechnicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piechnicki darts in trying to clinch

and Ghost counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Sydney inform us that Piechnicki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ghost 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.
Ghost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghost postures up in Piechnicki's guard and throws a big left but Piechnicki blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Piechnicki is keeping the position.
Piechnicki has momentary wrist control but Ghost slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piechnicki wants to get back to his feet but Ghost is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost landing with the ground and pound.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghost throwing strikes but missing.
Ghost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghost is looking to work some ground and pound but Piechnicki has wrist control.
Piechnicki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ghost with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ghost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Piechnicki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Piechnicki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Piechnicki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghost working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piechnicki has momentary wrist control but Ghost slips an elbow through the middle.
Ghost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Piechnicki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ghost is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Piechnicki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Piechnicki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piechnicki looking to stall.
Piechnicki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghost blocks it with crossed arms.
Piechnicki scores with a knee to the head.
Piechnicki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Piechnicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Piechnicki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Piechnicki stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki tries to stall but Ghost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Piechnicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piechnicki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Piechnicki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ghost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piechnicki looks to clinch

and Ghost counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Piechnicki's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost throwing strikes but missing.
Piechnicki is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piechnicki looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghost working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Ghost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ghost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Piechnicki did well to prevent Ghost getting side control.
Ghost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piechnicki's head.
Rich Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghost throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghost throwing shots but Piechnicki is blocking nicely.
Ghost throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Piechnicki wants to get back to his feet.
Ghost looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ghost looks to land a strike but Piechnicki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Piechnicki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ghost is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ghost distracts Piechnicki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Piechnicki has momentary wrist control but Ghost slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Piechnicki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghost cracks Piechnicki with a solid left hand.
Ghost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghost stands up over Piechnicki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ghost throwing strikes but missing.
Piechnicki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghost with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghost chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghost throws a big right hand that misses.
Ghost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghost lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ghost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piechnicki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghost won't allow Piechnicki to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Piechnicki is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piechnicki is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ghost here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ghost postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ghost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ghost postures up in Piechnicki's guard and throws a big left but Piechnicki blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghost.
Ghost postures up and lands a big shot to Piechnicki's brow.
Ghost throws a strike but Piechnicki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Piechnicki preventing the sweep.
Piechnicki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ghost striking from the bottom here.
Ghost throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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!
Ghost trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghost has a closed guard, preventing Piechnicki from standing up.
Piechnicki working some strikes from top position.
Ghost punching to the body, from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Ghost dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Piechnicki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piechnicki's waist but Piechnicki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghost off to one side.
Piechnicki tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghost shoots in for a double leg but Piechnicki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Piechnicki clinches.
Ghost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Piechnicki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piechnicki with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rich Ghost has been cut.
Piechnicki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghost's face.
Piechnicki lands with a short shot to the head.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piechnicki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechnicki with a knee to the head.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Piechnicki to work.
Piechnicki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Piechnicki tries to stall but Ghost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Piechnicki with a knee to the head.

Ghost is rocked!
Ghost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Ghost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.
Piechnicki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Piechnicki with a knee to the head.
Ghost has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Piechnicki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ghost seems to have got his legs back now.
Piechnicki landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piechnicki.
Piechnicki trying to stall but Ghost improves his position.
Piechnicki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghost blocks it with crossed arms.
Piechnicki tries a knee to the head but Ghost blocks it.

Ghost is trying to trip Piechnicki. He has hold of a leg but Piechnicki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ghost persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Ghost connects with a couple of short punches.
Piechnicki is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghost scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ghost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Piechnicki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Piechnicki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechnicki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ghost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Piechnicki after a bit of a struggle.
Piechnicki stalling.
Ghost has Piechnicki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Piechnicki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piechnicki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piechnicki lands a knee to the head.

Piechnicki breaks from the clinch.
Szymon Piechnicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich Ghost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Piechnicki tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Szymon Piechnicki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghost 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Ghost!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Opdauhl
vs
Winter

180 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Opdauhl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jhonny Winter!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Opdauhl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winter fails to land with a series of punches.
Winter throws a right hand that misses
and Opdauhl counters with a leg kick.
Opdauhl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been hearing reports that Opdauhl has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Winter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Opdauhl.

It looks like Jhonny Winter has been cut.
Opdauhl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opdauhl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Opdauhl gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Opdauhl landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Opdauhl is working Winter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Opdauhl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Opdauhl scores with punches from side control.
Opdauhl is putting a hurting on Winter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Opdauhl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winter keeps working.
Opdauhl in side control lands a decent elbow.

That has opened up Jhonny Winter's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Opdauhl controls the position.
Winter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Opdauhl asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Winter looks winded!
Opdauhl looks up at the clock and then as Winter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Opdauhl smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

The cut above Jhonny Winter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Opdauhl landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Opdauhl staying calm.
Opdauhl working the ground and pound from side control.

Winter is rocked!
Winter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Winter is still in real trouble! Can Opdauhl finish him?

Jhonny Winter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jhonny Winter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terry Opdauhl!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brabo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Garcia
vs
Faber

169 cm
28
140 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
138 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brabo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Faber avoids it.

Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Faber working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.

Faber is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.

Faber working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faber working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Faber controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Faber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.

Faber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.

Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faber has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.

Faber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Faber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Garcia 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.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Faber has wrist control.
Faber is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Faber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.

Faber is looking to cinch up a triangle. Garcia throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Faber's body to avoid the submission. Faber has instead reached around Garcia's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Faber arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Urijah Faber!
After winning the bout, Urijah Faber 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Kodeinich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kodeinich comes into the arena with KODEIN blaring out of the sound system. Ghostal has chosen Good King Wenceslas as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kodeinich
vs
Ghostal

167 cm
32
143 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

183 cm
35
145 lbs
32 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bariga Kodeinich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodeinich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghostal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kodeinich forces Ghostal back against the cage and clinches.
Ghostal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ghostal on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Ghostal avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodeinich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodeinich is trying to stall.
Kodeinich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghostal avoids it.
Ghostal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ghostal tries to throw a body punch but Kodeinich avoids it by throwing Ghostal back against the cage.
Kodeinich tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghostal avoids the damage to the body.
Ghostal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghostal managing to block the knees to the body from Kodeinich.
A hook to the body from Kodeinich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodeinich.
Kodeinich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghostal lands with a short shot to the head.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghostal misses with some punches.
A short left from Ghostal.
Ghostal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodeinich misses with a punch to the body.
Ghostal lands with a light punch inside.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghostal's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kodeinich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghostal's elbow.
Ghostal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal tries to throw a body punch but Kodeinich avoids it by throwing Ghostal back against the cage.
Kodeinich tries to work over Ghostal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kodeinich blocking some punches.
Kodeinich stalls.
Ghostal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Ghostal fails to land.
Ghostal prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kodeinich working Ghostal over with knees to the body.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghostal misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kodeinich.
Ghostal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghostal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kodeinich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghostal.
Ghostal prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
Ghostal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodeinich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as Ghostal controls the action.
Ghostal misses with the head strike.
Ghostal tries to throw a body punch but Kodeinich avoids it by throwing Ghostal back against the cage.
Kodeinich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghostal tries to throw a body punch but Kodeinich avoids it by throwing Ghostal back against the cage.
Ghostal can't find room to land a body shot as Kodeinich controls the action.
Ghostal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghostal.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kodeinich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghostal lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghostal lands a body punch.
Ghostal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kodeinich stalling in the clinch but Ghostal improves position.
Kodeinich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghostal.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghostal.
Kodeinich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghostal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghostal is working Kodeinich over against the cage.
Kodeinich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kodeinich blocking some punches.
Kodeinich can't find room to land a body shot as Ghostal controls the action.
Ghostal prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ghostal as Kodeinich tries to tie him up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Ghostal avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Kodeinich struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghostal controls his hands.
Ghostal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bariga Kodeinich will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ghostal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the body from Kodeinich misses
and Ghostal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghostal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kodeinich's calf.
Kodeinich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bariga Kodeinich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kodeinich cracks Ghostal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bariga Kodeinich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kodeinich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ghostal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kodeinich throws a looping overhand right but Ghostal ducks down to avoid it.
Ghostal checks a leg kick.
Kodeinich slips under a jab.
Kodeinich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghostal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kodeinich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kodeinich works Ghostal's body with a nice hook.
Ghostal throws a lazy right hand but Kodeinich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghostal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kodeinich is just out of range.
Kodeinich throws a body punch but Ghostal moves out of range.
Kodeinich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghostal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kodeinich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghostal. Ghostal obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghostal dodges the punch combination from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich throws a nice looking combination but Ghostal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghostal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ghostal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kodeinich tries to bum rush Ghostal with a series of wild strikes but Ghostal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kodeinich is just out of range.
Kodeinich looks to land a right hand but Ghostal moved out of range.
Kodeinich blocks a jab.
Kodeinich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghostal doesn't seem bothered though.
Kodeinich wants to clinch.
Ghostal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghostal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghostal jabs Kodeinich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghostal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghostal tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kodeinich is able to avoid easily.
Kodeinich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghostal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal tries to move into range but Kodeinich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghostal.
Kodeinich checks the leg kick.
Kodeinich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Ghostal moves out of range.
A big right from Ghostal misses.
A punch combination from Kodeinich misses.
Ghostal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kodeinich throws a lazy right hand but Ghostal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghostal throws a head kick but Kodeinich moves out of range.
Ghostal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tad Ghostal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kodeinich tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghostal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghostal checks a low kick from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich throws a right hand that Ghostal ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghostal also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich is looking to clinch.
Ghostal tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Ghostal tenderised Kodeinich's leg. Kodeinich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghostal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kodeinich doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghostal circles away.
Ghostal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kodeinich is just out of range.
Kodeinich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghostal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kodeinich misses with a two punch combination.
Kodeinich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghostal misses with a hook. Kodeinich ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kodeinich wants to clinch.
Ghostal slips a jab from Kodeinich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tad Ghostal 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.

Kodeinich just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodeinich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kodeinich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kodeinich catches Ghostal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Ghostal circles away.
Kodeinich swings for the body but Ghostal moves out of range.
Ghostal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghostal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodeinich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghostal.
Kodeinich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghostal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Ghostal circles away.
Kodeinich looks to throw the jab but Ghostal is out of range.
Kodeinich is looking to clinch.
Ghostal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kodeinich is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal ducks under a wild hook from Kodeinich.
Ghostal moves out of range of the strikes.
Kodeinich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ghostal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodeinich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghostal.
Kodeinich moves in looking to clinch but Ghostal pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Kodeinich.
Ghostal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kodeinich looks to land a right hand but Ghostal moved out of range.
Ghostal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghostal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kodeinich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodeinich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghostal.
Kodeinich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kodeinich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich is looking to clinch.
Ghostal throws a sloppy head kick and Kodeinich moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich misses with a jab to the body
and Ghostal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kodeinich throws a series of punches but Ghostal avoids them all with ease.
Kodeinich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghostal.
Kodeinich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghostal.
Nice defenses there by Ghostal.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Ghostal moves out of range.

Kodeinich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghostal blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghostal.
Ghostal prevents a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodeinich blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ghostal fails to land.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodeinich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghostal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kodeinich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghostal misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ghostal.
Ghostal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kodeinich as Ghostal tries to tie him up.
Ghostal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kodeinich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
Kodeinich trying to land knees to the body.
Kodeinich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodeinich lands a shot to the body.
Ghostal tries to work over Kodeinich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghostal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kodeinich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodeinich is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghostal gets an underhook and turns Kodeinich into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maybe Kodeinich would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ghostal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghostal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bariga Kodeinich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kodeinich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ghostal counters with a nice body kick.
Kodeinich throws a shot to the body.
Ghostal throws a series of punches but Kodeinich moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ghostal.
Ghostal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghostal slips under a jab.
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Ghostal circles away.
Kodeinich tries to clinch up
and Ghostal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kodeinich throws the left hand but Ghostal avoids the punch easily.
Kodeinich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kodeinich. Those never looked like landing.
Kodeinich slips a jab from Ghostal.
Kodeinich thuds his right hand into Ghostal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Kodeinich. Those never looked like landing.
Ghostal misses with a body kick.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Ghostal moves away
and Ghostal counters with an inside leg kick.
Ghostal digs a good hook to Kodeinich's body.
Ghostal throws a combination that misses
and Kodeinich counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodeinich checks a leg kick nicely.
Ghostal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kodeinich.
A big left from Kodeinich misses.
Kodeinich thows a body shot but no joy.
Kodeinich tries to clinch but Ghostal moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ghostal!
Ghostal throws a lazy right hand but Kodeinich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghostal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghostal just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodeinich wants to clinch up but Ghostal keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Kodeinich.
Ghostal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kodeinich just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodeinich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ghostal counters with a nice uppercut.
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Ghostal circles away.
Kodeinich is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Ghostal circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kodeinich.
Kodeinich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghostal.
Ghostal thuds his shin into the meat of Kodeinich's side.
Ghostal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kodeinich blocks the leg kick.
Ghostal looks to throw the jab but Kodeinich is out of range.
Ghostal throws a leg kick
and Kodeinich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kodeinich connects with a body shot that sends Ghostal's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghostal. Kodeinich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghostal misses with a low kick.

Kodeinich rushes Ghostal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich tries to work over Ghostal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kodeinich taking a breather.
A short right from Ghostal on the inside.
Kodeinich lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Tad Ghostal has been cut.
Kodeinich tries to throw a body punch but Ghostal avoids it by throwing Kodeinich back against the cage.
Ghostal blocks a body shot from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
Kodeinich trying to land knees 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!
Kodeinich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghostal's elbow.
Ghostal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kodeinich up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghostal avoids a wild elbow strike from Kodeinich.
Kodeinich misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bariga Kodeinich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tad Ghostal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ghostal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kodeinich is out of range.
Kodeinich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kodeinich throws a hook but Ghostal avoids it easily.
Kodeinich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Kodeinich.
Ghostal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodeinich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kodeinich throws a looping overhand right but Ghostal ducks down to avoid it.
Ghostal wants to slow Kodeinich down by chopping away at his legs.
Kodeinich tries to clinch there but Ghostal circles away.
Kodeinich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghostal.
Ghostal takes a swing at Kodeinich's ribcage but misses.
Kodeinich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodeinich throws a shot from downtown. Ghostal moves away and avoids it.
Ghostal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kodeinich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kodeinich slips a jab and a cross from Ghostal.
Ghostal moves away from the strike by Kodeinich.
Kodeinich throws a right hand that Ghostal ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghostal also avoids with ease.
Ghostal takes one to the chin there.
Ghostal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghostal throws the kick towards the body but Kodeinich avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kodeinich, as that shot connected.
Ghostal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kodeinich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Kodeinich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tad Ghostal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodeinich blocks a head kick by Ghostal.
A clash of legs there as Kodeinich blocks the low kick.
Kodeinich throws a big shot that misses.
Kodeinich misses with a wild body shot.
Ghostal throws a solid leg kick but Kodeinich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghostal.
Kodeinich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ghostal backs up against the cage.
Kodeinich swings for the body but Ghostal moves out of range.
Ghostal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Kodeinich is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghostal ducks under a wild hook from Kodeinich.
Oh Kodeinich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kodeinich tries to clinch up.
Ghostal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodeinich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghostal.
Kodeinich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ghostal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kodeinich tries to clinch up.
Kodeinich seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Kodeinich clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Ghostal on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ghostal fails to land.
Kodeinich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghostal backwards.
Kodeinich stalling in the clinch but Ghostal improves position.
Kodeinich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodeinich trying to land knees to the body.
Ghostal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kodeinich backwards.
Kodeinich trying to control the position but instead, Ghostal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kodeinich into the cage.
Ghostal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal tries to stall but Kodeinich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghostal can't find room to land a body shot as Kodeinich controls the action.
Ghostal is trying to maintain a safe position but Kodeinich gets an underhook and turns Ghostal into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ghostal as Kodeinich tries to tie him up.
Bariga Kodeinich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kodeinich prevents a body shot from Ghostal.
Ghostal tries to work over Kodeinich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kodeinich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghostal tries to work over Kodeinich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kodeinich gets through Ghostal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bariga Kodeinich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kodeinich blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tad Ghostal.
Well Kodeinich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bariga Kodeinich!
Bariga Kodeinich is the new bantamweight champion!