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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barnabas Ungar (ranked 148 p4p, 18 weight class) and Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 320 p4p, 39 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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165 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnabas Ungar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Ungar.
Ungar lands with a right hand.
Ungar throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ungar.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ungar throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch up but Ungar keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Ungar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ungar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ungar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ungar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzpatrick finds it's way round the side to connect with Ungar's head.
Fitzpatrick digs a good body shot into Ungar's ribs.
Fitzpatrick throws a series of punches but Ungar moves out of range.
Good work by Fitzpatrick as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzpatrick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ungar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Ungar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Ungar blocking some punches.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar lands a nice uppercut.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ungar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
A nice left hand lands by Ungar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Ungar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Ungar avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Ungar back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ungar dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ungar.
Ungar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ungar pulls Fitzpatrick in close to his closed guard and prevents Fitzpatrick from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ungar has a closed guard, preventing Fitzpatrick from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ungar in particular looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ungar is working away from the top position though.
Fitzpatrick is holding on to half guard well.
Ungar is thwarting Fitzpatrick's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ungar wants to take a breather but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ungar trying to pass the guard but Fitzpatrick defending well.
Ungar is trying to control. Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitzpatrick tries to get to full guard but Ungar has control of the leg.
Ungar wants to free his trapped foot but Fitzpatrick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ungar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ungar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzpatrick's calf.
Ungar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ungar cracks Fitzpatrick with an open hand slap.
A jab from Ungar finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick clinches.
Ungar pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fitzpatrick uses from the top position.
Ungar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzpatrick is fighting to break Ungar's control of his arms but Ungar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Ungar is keeping the position.
Ungar keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Ungar has a closed guard, preventing Fitzpatrick from standing up.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ungar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzpatrick digs a good hook to Ungar's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ungar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fitzpatrick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzpatrick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzpatrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ungar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzpatrick is able to avoid easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ungar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ungar fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Ungar 's eye.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Barnabas Ungar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Ungar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
Ungar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Ungar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ungar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar fails to land the takedown.
Ungar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Ungar moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
Ungar throws a front kick that sends Fitzpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ungar manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
A jab from Ungar finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ungar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzpatrick's hands.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ungar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick cracks Ungar with an open hand slap.
Ungar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ungar.
A swing and a miss from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ungar jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.
Ungar throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ungar with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Ungar moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws an off balance right hand
and Ungar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Fitzpatrick blocks the low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter with a clinch but Ungar shakes him off and moves away.
Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ungar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ungar's hands.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar takes the fight into the clinch.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ungar is looking to control Fitzpatrick's arms but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ungar has his back to the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Ungar blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Ungar shrugs off.
Ungar misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Ungar lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Ungar back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Ungar drops back down to his feet.
Ungar lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Barnabas Ungar has been cut.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ungar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ungar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ungar.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Ungar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ungar tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Ungar back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Ungar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ungar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ungar.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ungar's elbow.
Ungar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ungar is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Ungar around his waist. Ungar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Ungar to work.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Ungar shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Ungar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Ungar controls the action.
Ungar lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Francis Fitzpatrick just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ungar feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ungar. That's going to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Ungar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ungar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Ungar slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Fitzpatrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnabas Ungar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ungar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ungar rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Ungar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ungar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Ungar.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ungar prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Ungar.
Ungar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. Ungar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick misses the shot to the body.
Ungar lands a right hook to the body.
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 jab from Fitzpatrick misses.
Ungar thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Ungar throws a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a three punch combo that has Ungar backing up. Ungar nods at Fitzpatrick to acknowledge the strikes.
Ungar scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ungar throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Ungar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ungar tries to clinch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush Ungar with a series of wild strikes but Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ungar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzpatrick on the side of the head.
Ungar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ungar.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook
and Ungar counters with an outside leg kick.
Ungar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ungar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ungar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Ungar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ungar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ungar.
As Fitzpatrick tries to get set, Ungar tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ungar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick moves away from the strike by Ungar.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Fitzpatrick misses with a right hand
and Ungar counters by moving into the clinch.
Ungar jumps guard but Fitzpatrick stands there with Ungar around his waist. Ungar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Ungar - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Ungar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ungar.
Ungar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stall.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar had his way with Francis Fitzpatrick in that round.
The cut man is working on Barnabas Ungar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ungar cracks Fitzpatrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ungar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ungar moves away.
A leg kick checked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws out a counter right but Ungar avoids it with no problem.
Ungar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ungar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ungar scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ungar can pounce on him.
Ungar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ungar looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar lands with a nice body kick.
Ungar misses with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
Ungar ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but Ungar avoids the punch easily.
Ungar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ungar misses with a low kick.
Ungar missing with a left hand there. Fitzpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ungar misses with a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the head.
Ungar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ungar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ungar avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
A good leg kick by Ungar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ungar.
The crowd cheers as Ungar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzpatrick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Ungar throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar cracks Fitzpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ungar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick cracks a nice hook into Ungar's ribs.
Ungar lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but Ungar moved out of range nicely.
Ungar staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar moves away from the strike by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ungar moves out of range of the strikes.
Ungar with a jab.
A lazy left from Ungar finds it's target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a looping right.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Ungar saw that one coming.
Ungar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight left.
Ungar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ungar throwing a counter right hand but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzpatrick as he connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Ungar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ungar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzpatrick blocks the leg kick.
Ungar scores with a push kick.
Ungar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ungar moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Ungar's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ungar misses its target.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Ungar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ungar.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ungar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ungar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzpatrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnabas Ungar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ungar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Ungar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabas Ungar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ungar 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabas Ungar!
Barnabas Ungar retains his lightweight title!
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A | B |
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A | B |
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pop
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A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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