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Event:
DFC 39: Dog Vs Canoe 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
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.
#T1##BC#
Cowell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
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.#T2#
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.#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
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.#T3#
OngBak trying to land knees to the body.
Cowell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OngBak.
#BC#
Cowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OngBak tries to keep at a distance but Cowell has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
Cowell misses with a looping left.#CL#
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. #BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch.
Cowell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
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.#BC2#
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
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.#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch.
#CL#
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.#T2#
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.#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
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.
#T3#
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.
#T4#
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.#CL#
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!
#R3##CL#
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.#BC2#
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.#CL#
Cowell has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
OngBak forces Cowell back against the cage and clinches.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
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. #BC2#
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
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.
#T2##BC2#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cowell has managed to clinch.
#BC#
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.#CL#
Cowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OngBak, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
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. #TD#
Cowell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
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. #T4#
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.#BC2#
OngBak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
OngBak has closed the distance and engaged Cowell in a clinch.
#BC2#
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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Event:
DFC 33: Stephens Vs Dog
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Garafallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenean Garafallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Garafallo pushes OngBak up against the cage in a clinch.
Garafallo gets underhooks to prevent OngBak's takedown attempt.
OngBak jumps guard but Garafallo stands there with OngBak around his waist. OngBak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garafallo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OngBak.
Jenean Garafallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
Garafallo tries to break free but OngBak pushes him back against the cage.
OngBak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
OngBak decides to pull guard. #SU#
Garafallo stands and steps away. OngBak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been hearing reports that Garafallo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OngBak moves away from the strike by Garafallo.
Garafallo misses with a series of wild punches.
As Garafallo backs off OngBak throws a huge counter combo but Garafallo manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Garafallo takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
OngBak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
OngBak wants to take the fight to the mat but Garafallo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garafallo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garafallo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garafallo lands a right hand that snaps the head of OngBak backwards.
OngBak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OngBak tries for a takedown. No joy.
OngBak looks winded!
Garafallo managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
OngBak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garafallo misses with a body punch.
OngBak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garafallo prevents it.
OngBak blocks a body shot from Garafallo. #T2#
Garafallo misses with an elbow strike.
Garafallo struggles to land a body shot inside as OngBak controls his hands.
OngBak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Garafallo manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garafallo. #CL#
Garafallo clinches up with OngBak and pushes him back against the cage.
Garafallo prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garafallo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OngBak takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC#
Garafallo breaks from the clinch.
Garafallo throws a head kick that misses.
OngBak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garafallo misses with a looping right.
OngBak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
OngBak blocks a head kick by Garafallo.
#T3#
OngBak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garafallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Garafallo does no damage. #CL#
Garafallo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Garafallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garafallo misses with a wild combination.
OngBak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garafallo but Garafallo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garafallo throws a push kick but OngBak slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Garafallo. No joy for OngBak on that attempt.
OngBak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garafallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garafallo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OngBak unleashes a big counter combination but Garafallo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garafallo misses with a body kick. #T4#
OngBak has a takedown stuffed.
Garafallo with a jab.
Garafallo throws out a loose jab but OngBak uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Garafallo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OngBak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OngBak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garafallo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Garafallo moves into the clinch.
Garafallo slows down the pace here.
OngBak looking to slow down the pace here.
OngBak tries to pull guard but Garafallo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Garafallo breaks from the clinch.
Garafallo misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on OngBak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Garafallo.
OngBak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garafallo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OngBak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
OngBak wants to clinch up but Garafallo keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Garafallo rushes OngBak and presses him up against the cage.
OngBak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garafallo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OngBak can do to turn this around?
OngBak tries to break free but Garafallo pushes him back against the cage.
OngBak with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OngBak is breathing heavily.
Garafallo managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
#BC#
Garafallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Garafallo rushes OngBak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OngBak wants to stall.
#BC#
Garafallo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OngBak avoids the head kick by Garafallo.
#TD#
Garafallo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OngBak was covering up waiting for the punch and Garafallo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
OngBak working a defensive guard but Garafallo passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garafallo not doing much here.
OngBak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garafallo controlling the action here.
OngBak is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Garafallo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garafallo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OngBak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garafallo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Garafallo is looking for a kimura here.
Garafallo slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OngBak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenean Garafallo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Garafallo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garafallo takes a knee right on the jaw!
OngBak taking a breather. #BC#
Garafallo breaks the clinch.
Garafallo tries a head kick but it misses.
OngBak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garafallo.
As Garafallo backs off OngBak throws a huge counter combo but Garafallo manages to avoid it all.
OngBak moves in looking to clinch but Garafallo pushes him off.
Garafallo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garafallo slaps away a takedown attempt from OngBak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
OngBak closes the distance and clinches.
OngBak trying to land knees to the body.
OngBak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
OngBak is trying to drag Garafallo to the mat but Garafallo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garafallo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OngBak blocks it with crossed arms.
OngBak missing with knees to the body.
OngBak blocks an elbow strike.
OngBak looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Garafallo lands a takedown into guard.
Garafallo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OngBak is looking to stand up but Garafallo isn't so interested in that idea.
Garafallo advances position into side control!#T2#
Garafallo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down OngBak's shoulder. That is not cool.
OngBak taking a bit of punishment here - Garafallo scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Garafallo is trying to get an arm triangle but OngBak is defending well.
The referee asks Garafallo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garafallo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jenean Garafallo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
OngBak is trying to control Garafallo's posture but Garafallo avoids it.
Garafallo working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Garafallo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... OngBak is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jenean Garafallo!
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Event:
DFC 27: Penn Vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
OngBak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shepherd.
Shepherd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OngBak has time to react.
Shepherd scores with a jab. OngBak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OngBak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OngBak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shepherd.
Shepherd misses with a hook. OngBak ducked under it nicely.
OngBak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by OngBak.#CL#
OngBak has closed the distance and engaged Shepherd in a clinch.
OngBak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shepherd lands a nice shot to the body.
OngBak is looking for a takedown.#BC#
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
OngBak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shepherd pinned against the cage. Shepherd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shepherd tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Shepherd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and OngBak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OngBak managing to block the knees to the body from Shepherd.
#BC#
OngBak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - OngBak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OngBak misses with a kick to the body.
OngBak shoots for a double leg takedown but Shepherd sprawls well. He's pushed OngBak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony OngBak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shepherd drives through and clinches with OngBak against the cage.
OngBak landing knees to the head.
Shepherd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OngBak tries a body shot but Shepherd blocks it.
Shepherd looking to stall.
OngBak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Shepherd leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from OngBak.
Shepherd is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OngBak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shepherd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shepherd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OngBak has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Shepherd working hard to break the clinch.
Shepherd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OngBak.
Shepherd displaying some good clinch control by pressing OngBak up against the cage.
Shepherd taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Shepherd.
Shepherd lands a nice looking body shot.
OngBak tries to clinch up but Shepherd circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shepherd clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for OngBak.
Shepherd looks winded!#BC2#
Shepherd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shepherd circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Shepherd misses with a looping left.
Shepherd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shepherd misses with a body shot.
OngBak is looking for a counter combo.
OngBak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shepherd tries to avoid it but OngBak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shepherd to the ground. Shepherd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shepherd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shepherd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OngBak.
Shepherd throws a lazy head kick
and OngBak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OngBak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepherd throws an overhand right that lands on OngBak's shoulder, as OngBak tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepherd throws out a loose jab but OngBak uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Shepherd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
OngBak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shepherd looks to score with a jab to the body but OngBak is just out of range.#CL#
OngBak closes the distance and pushes Shepherd back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shepherd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OngBak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shepherd.
Shepherd avoiding damage.
OngBak wants to take the fight to the mat but Shepherd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
OngBak breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shepherd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OngBak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepherd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OngBak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shepherd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Shepherd throws a low kick but OngBak moves out of range easily.
OngBak appears to be looking for a big counter.
OngBak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepherd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Shepherd rushes OngBak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shepherd takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Shepherd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OngBak moves in looking to clinch but Shepherd pushes him off.
Shepherd tries to land a front kick but OngBak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sam Shepherd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepherd misses with a head kick.
Tony OngBak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Shepherd misses with an uppercut.
OngBak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepherd tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2##CL2#
Shepherd has OngBak up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OngBak as Shepherd tries to tie him up.
OngBak is looking to control Shepherd's arms but Shepherd gets an underhook and turns him. Now OngBak has his back to the cage.
We've been informed that Shepherd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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 unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shepherd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shepherd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OngBak is keeping busy.
Shepherd is pressed up against the cage. OngBak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shepherd down to the mat. Shepherd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Shepherd closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
OngBak crunches a lovely knee into Shepherd's ribcage.
OngBak has Shepherd pressed against the cage.
OngBak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony OngBak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shepherd breaks the clinch.
Shepherd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OngBak.
OngBak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OngBak slips under a jab from Shepherd.
Shepherd looks to land a right hand but OngBak moved out of range.
OngBak misses with a takedown
and Shepherd counters with a straight right hand.
OngBak tries to clinch there but Shepherd circles away.
OngBak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Shepherd throws a low kick but OngBak avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - OngBak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepherd throws a sloppy head kick and OngBak moves out of range easily.
OngBak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shepherd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shepherd misses with a hook to the body
and OngBak counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Shepherd clinches up with OngBak and pushes him back against the cage.
OngBak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepherd just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OngBak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
OngBak pulls guard successfully.
OngBak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Shepherd 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!
#R3#
OngBak fails in his attempt to clinch.
OngBak moves out of range as Shepherd strikes.
Shepherd throws a push kick but OngBak slaps the foot to one side.
Shepherd cracks a nice hook into OngBak's ribs.
Shepherd looks for the body kick but OngBak saw that one coming. #CL2#
Shepherd closes the distance and pushes OngBak back into the cage.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Shepherd avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Shepherd breaks from the clinch.
Sam Shepherd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OngBak wants to clinch but Shepherd slips to the side
and Shepherd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shepherd throws a head kick that misses.
Shepherd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and OngBak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shepherd's guard.
Shepherd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OngBak throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepherd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
OngBak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OngBak throws a big elbow that misses.
OngBak wants to control from the top but Shepherd keeps moving.
OngBak sitting in guard here, content to control.
OngBak trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepherd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepherd managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
OngBak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shepherd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OngBak throws a big counter combination but Shepherd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OngBak misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Shepherd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shepherd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OngBak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OngBak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OngBak takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Shepherd misses #CL#
and OngBak moves into the clinch.
OngBak trying to stall but Shepherd improves his position.
OngBak throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
OngBak tries to work over Shepherd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OngBak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shepherd smiles and moves away.
OngBak avoids the head kick by Shepherd.
OngBak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shepherd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OngBak forces Shepherd back against the cage and clinches.
OngBak lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Shepherd moves into the clinch successfully.
OngBak managing to block the knees to the body from Shepherd.
Shepherd misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
OngBak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepherd just stands there and leans against the cage.
OngBak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepherd's efforts to push away.
OngBak is trying to stall.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OngBak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony OngBak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OngBak is trying to pull guard but Shepherd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tony OngBak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OngBak lands with a light punch inside.
OngBak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OngBak prevents Shepherd from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shepherd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sam Shepherd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OngBak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shepherd.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony OngBak.
I think Shepherd 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Shepherd!
After winning the bout, Sam Shepherd 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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Event:
DFC 23: Torn Asunder
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OngBak, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
OngBak dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on OngBak's head and hops out.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but OngBak has taken the fight into the clinch.
OngBak missing with knees to the body.
OngBak tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OngBak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OngBak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from OngBak. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OngBak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
OngBak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but OngBak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith trying to control here.
#T2#
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Smith trying to control the pace. #ES2#
OngBak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Smith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OngBak blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow. #BC2#
OngBak breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that OngBak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
OngBak gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith avoiding damage as OngBak throws knees to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OngBak trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
#T4#
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.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OngBak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OngBak.
A knee to the head by OngBak.
OngBak tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OngBak's elbow.
Smith has OngBak pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony OngBak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Smith clinches up with OngBak and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OngBak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OngBak moves away.
Smith 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.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OngBak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from OngBak.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
OngBak follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Smith pushes OngBak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OngBak is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
OngBak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith looking to stall.
OngBak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from OngBak.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but OngBak has the dominant position.
OngBak looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but OngBak has double underhooks. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OngBak avoids the head kick by Smith.
#CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by OngBak. OngBak maintains the clinch. #T2#
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
OngBak fails to pull guard.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OngBak has Smith pressed against the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OngBak.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony OngBak.
OngBak is breathing heavily.
OngBak wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
OngBak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OngBak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath OngBak's ribcage. OngBak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith lands a right hand. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends OngBak tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves OngBak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
OngBak is rocked!
Smith drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks OngBak right on the button. OngBak goes down! Smith follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Smith gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Schmeldty jabs at OngBak's body.
OngBak closes the distance and clinches up with Schmeldty, looking for a takedown. OngBak pushes Schmeldty against the cage but Schmeldty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
OngBak takes the fight into the clinch.
OngBak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmeldty's face.
OngBak lands a knee to the body.
OngBak blocks a body shot from Schmeldty.
OngBak just leaning against Schmeldty, taking a breather.
OngBak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OngBak prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
Schmeldty can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from OngBak.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OngBak is struggling to control the position.
OngBak landing knees to the body.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Schmeldty misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
OngBak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schmeldty regains guard.
OngBak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
OngBak gets to his feet - Schmeldty follows without any prompting. #CL#
OngBak closes the distance and pushes Schmeldty back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OngBak obliges.
OngBak is pushing Schmeldty up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schmeldty has had enough of the clinch but OngBak keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
OngBak pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OngBak keeping moving, preventing Schmeldty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schmeldty drops back, looking for a kneebar! OngBak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OngBak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OngBak! #REVR##T2#
Schmeldty is looking for a sweep.
OngBak working away.#SU#
OngBak has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
OngBak closes the distance and clinches.
Schmeldty jumps guard but OngBak stands there with Schmeldty around his waist. Schmeldty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for OngBak to work.
Schmeldty is trying to stall.
#T3#
OngBak scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmeldty tries for a takedown but OngBak manages to get underhooks.
OngBak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OngBak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmeldty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schmeldty looks winded!
OngBak taking a breather.
OngBak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
OngBak manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
OngBak darts in and clinches Schmeldty up against the cage.#TD#
OngBak pulls guard successfully.
OngBak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OngBak is pulling down on Schmeldty's head. It's preventing any offense from Schmeldty, at least for the moment.
OngBak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmeldty on the ground.#T4#
OngBak continues to stall.
Schmeldty pushing down on OngBak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmeldty slows the pace down in half guard.
OngBak controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmeldty is trying to control. OngBak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony OngBak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Schmeldty stuns OngBak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OngBak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Schmeldty to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Schmeldty tries to keep at a distance but OngBak has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
OngBak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schmeldty just misses with a punch to the body.
OngBak throws a sloppy head kick and Schmeldty moves out of range easily.
Schmeldty falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and OngBak counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from OngBak.
OngBak lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
OngBak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmeldty can do to turn this around?#T1#
OngBak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schmeldty tries to stall but OngBak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schmeldty tries to circle away but OngBak has him pinned against the cage.
OngBak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmeldty up against the cage.
OngBak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OngBak tries to score a body lock takedown but Schmeldty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
OngBak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schmeldty trying to control from the bottom.
Schmeldty wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Schmeldty is looking to control OngBak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmeldty avoid being mounted?
Schmeldty is looking to improve his position.
OngBak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OngBak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OngBak stalling away here and it's allowed Schmeldty to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OngBak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
OngBak wants to pass the guard but Schmeldty is keeping the position.
OngBak preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
OngBak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schmeldty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OngBak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Schmeldty.#CL#
OngBak takes the fight into the clinch.
OngBak lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmeldty won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmeldty tries to pull guard but OngBak won't allow it.
Schmeldty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
OngBak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schmeldty regains guard immediately.
Schmeldty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OngBak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmeldty trying to keep a closed guard but OngBak is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony OngBak dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmeldty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
OngBak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OngBak stalling against the cage.
OngBak prevents Schmeldty from breaking the clinch.
OngBak working Schmeldty over with knees to the body.#TD#
OngBak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schmeldty trying to keep a closed guard but OngBak is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OngBak stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeldty.
OngBak wants to control from the top but Schmeldty keeps moving.
Schmeldty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Schmeldty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OngBak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmeldty 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schmeldty misses with a looping right.
OngBak lands with a kick to the temple. Schmeldty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kairo Schmeldty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OngBak throws a body punch but Schmeldty moves out of range.
Schmeldty with a jab.#CL#
Schmeldty gets tackled into the cage by OngBak. OngBak maintains the clinch. #T2#
OngBak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OngBak taking a breather.#TD#
OngBak manages to pull guard.
OngBak has Schmeldty pulled in close to control his posture.
OngBak trying to control the position.
OngBak managing to control the position.
Schmeldty trying to control but OngBak is working from the bottom. #T3#
Schmeldty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OngBak trying to control the position.
Schmeldty tries to free his leg and advance position but OngBak is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schmeldty trying to control the position from guard on top but OngBak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
OngBak has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
OngBak pulls guard effortlessly.
OngBak trying to control the position.
Schmeldty throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmeldty trying to control but OngBak is working from the bottom.
OngBak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kairo Schmeldty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OngBak keeping moving, preventing Schmeldty from controlling successfully.
Tony OngBak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OngBak controls Schmeldty momentarily but Schmeldty frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony OngBak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OngBak, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony OngBak!
A relieved looking Tony OngBak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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