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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony OngBak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony OngBak!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowell darts in and clinches OngBak up against the cage.
Cowell avoiding damage as OngBak throws knees to the body.
OngBak tries to break free but Cowell pushes him back against the cage.
Cowell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OngBak.
Cowell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OngBak avoids it.
Cowell lands a damaging elbow.
Cowell is struggling to control the position.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow.
Cowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OngBak taking a breather.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Cowell fails to land.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OngBak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell lands a shot to the body.
Cowell misses with a body punch.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OngBak clinches up against the cage.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowell avoids the damage to the body.
OngBak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cowell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OngBak can turn it around.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
OngBak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
OngBak lands a nice knee to the body.
Cowell managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Cowell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OngBak misses with some punches.
OngBak misses with a punch to the body.
Come on OngBak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
OngBak is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
OngBak tries to break free but Cowell pushes him back against the cage.
OngBak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OngBak gets tackled into the cage by Cowell. Cowell maintains the clinch.
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!
OngBak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OngBak stalling in the clinch but Cowell improves position.
OngBak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OngBak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OngBak trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OngBak.
Cowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OngBak tries to keep at a distance but Cowell has taken the fight into the clinch.
OngBak jumps into guard, dragging Cowell to the mat.
OngBak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cowell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OngBak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OngBak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cowell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cowell working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OngBak's head.
Cowell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cowell lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OngBak wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cowell is now in half guard.
OngBak pushes Cowell off looking to stand but Cowell dives back in and keeps control.
OngBak trying to control but Cowell postures up.
Cowell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Cowell dominated that 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.
Cowell misses with a looping left.
Cowell moves into range and clinches up with OngBak.
OngBak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cowell to keep the fight standing.
Cowell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OngBak can do to turn this around?
Cowell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cowell as OngBak tries to tie him up.
OngBak breaks the clinch.
Cowell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cowell closes the distance and pushes OngBak back into the cage.
Cowell misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Cowell avoids the damage to the body.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
OngBak tries to score a body lock takedown but Cowell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OngBak gets tackled into the cage by Cowell. Cowell maintains the clinch.
OngBak crunches a lovely knee into Cowell's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on OngBak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OngBak breaks the clinch.
Cowell clinches up with OngBak and pushes him back against the cage.
Cowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowell missing with knees to the body.
Cowell trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OngBak lands a knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OngBak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cowell tries to land knees in the clinch but OngBak avoids the damage to the body.
OngBak is trying to force a seperation but Cowell has the dominant position.
OngBak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cowell managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OngBak can't break the clinch.
Cowell wants to take the fight to the mat but OngBak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OngBak wants to take the fight to the mat but Cowell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
OngBak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cowell avoids it.
Cowell pressing his opponent against the cage.
OngBak trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OngBak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OngBak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell lands a body punch in the clinch.
OngBak lands an elbow just above Cowell 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OngBak landing knees to the body.
OngBak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cowell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cowell misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OngBak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OngBak avoiding damage as Cowell throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Cowell.
OngBak jumps guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowell drops down looking for an ankle pick but OngBak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cowell moves into the clinch.
OngBak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
OngBak working Cowell over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony OngBak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cowell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cowell is working for takedown but OngBak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cowell managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OngBak is defending well.
Cowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow.
OngBak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cowell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OngBak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cowell is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Cowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OngBak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowell has taken the fight to the clinch.
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OngBak forces Cowell back against the cage and clinches.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OngBak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cowell backwards.
OngBak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cowell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OngBak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OngBak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cowell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowell has OngBak up against the cage in a clinch.
Cowell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cowell takes a knee to the side of the body.
OngBak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowell.
Cowell tries to stall but OngBak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
Cowell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OngBak rushes Cowell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OngBak lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OngBak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OngBak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cowell has managed to clinch.
Cowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OngBak wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cowell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OngBak, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OngBak prevents Cowell from breaking the clinch.
OngBak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cowell wants to take the fight to the mat but OngBak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OngBak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cowell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from OngBak.
Cowell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
OngBak has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cowell is on him like a limpet, forcing OngBak back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cowell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OngBak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cowell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OngBak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OngBak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cowell prevents it.
Cowell wants a takedown.
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OngBak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OngBak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OngBak leaning his opponent against the cage.
OngBak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OngBak has closed the distance and engaged Cowell in a clinch.
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony OngBak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OngBak 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony OngBak!
Tony OngBak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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