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#2 Vitaly Bigdash vs. Aung La N Sang III
This bout was the one that got Bigdash a second world title shot. Having already faced former ONE double champ Aung La N Sang twice prior, with both of them having one win each, Bigdash was looking to finally settle the score.
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Bigdash brought his newfound focus on grappling and mixed it with his technical striking, particularly his effective use of the Thai clinch. Bigdash made the fight gritty, meeting Aung La in the middle and trading shots in the pocket and in the clinch.
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Once 'The Burmese Python' got comfortable with the striking exchanges, however, Bigdash whipped out his double leg takedown to disrupt his momentum. This strategy proved to be effective as Aung La kept guessing where the fight would go. In the end, Bigdash's relentless assault on all fronts gave him his most dominant win over his rival to date.
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#1. Vitaly Bigdash vs. Igor Svirid
Of all of Vitaly Bigdash's performances inside the Circle, none ever showcased the best of his abilities - from technical skills to intangibles - better than his ONE debut. For the middleweight world title against then-champion Igor Svirid, Bigdash produced one of the best bouts ever in ONE Championship history.
It was a fight that had more thrills and heart-stopping moments than a blockbuster action movie. The fact that this bout only lasted two rounds but had a total of five knockdowns makes it something of a rarity in the sport. Bigdash had to fend off four frightening knockdowns early on, as Svirid came at him with unrelenting pressure from the get-go.
Bigdash, after being on the brink of defeat multiple times, had to muster all the might and courage he had. Early in round 2, instead of shying away from striking and going for his grappling, Bigdash walked right into the fire to land a hard knee and a right cross.
The two strikes connected cleanly and sent Svirid crashing to the canvas, ending the bout and making Bigdash the new middleweight world champion.
This unbelievable war ended as dramatically as it started. It also showcased all the best things about Bigdash: excellent grappling, powerful striking, and legendary toughness and heart.
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