PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fresh Hamz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alexisonfire - The Northern. Fresh Hamz has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Luongo
vs
Hamz

185 cm
25
170 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

186 cm
25
178 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Hamz!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Luongo gets tackled into the cage by Hamz. Hamz maintains the clinch.

Hamz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Luongo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamz to the mat. Hamz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamz keeping moving, preventing Luongo from controlling successfully.
Luongo is really struggling to control Hamz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Luongo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Hamz keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Francesco Luongo just wasn't active enough.
Luongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamz closes the distance and pushes Luongo back into the cage.
Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hamz taking a breather.
Luongo has Hamz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
Good body shot from Hamz.
Luongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from Hamz lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamz pinned against the cage. Hamz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fresh Hamz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luongo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hamz counter with a right hand.
Luongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luongo somewhat.

Hamz rushes Luongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hamz gets underhooks to prevent Luongo's takedown attempt.
Luongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Hamz lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz lands a body shot.
Hamz lands with a right to the head.
Hamz digs a right hand into Luongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luongo's gas tank.
Hamz stops a takedown attempt from Luongo.
Hamz lands a nice shot to the body.
Luongo is breathing heavily.
A short right from Hamz.
Hamz lands with a left to the head.
Hamz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hamz is working Luongo over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hamz.
Hamz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hamz lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Hamz.
Hamz digs a right hand underneath Luongo's ribcage. Luongo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hamz is leaning against Luongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamz lands a hook that snaps the head of Luongo backwards.
Hamz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamz'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.
Nice body punch from Hamz.
Hamz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamz is leaning against Luongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamz.
Hamz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamz pushes Luongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamz has Luongo pushed against the cage.
Hamz scores with a hook to the body.
Hamz works on Luongo's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fresh Hamz dominated that 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.

Hamz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luongo.
Hamz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Luongo pushes Hamz up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luongo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamz.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luongo.
Hamz gets through Luongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luongo is trying to drag Hamz to the mat but Hamz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luongo prevents a body shot from Hamz.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hamz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luongo goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luongo tries to move into range but Hamz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Hamz clinches with his opponent.
Luongo stalling against the cage.
Fresh Hamz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luongo jumps guard but Hamz stands there with Luongo around his waist. Luongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
Luongo goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hamz thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hamz closes the distance and clinches.
Hamz scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamz.
Luongo blocks a body shot from Hamz.
Luongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamz throws a punch but it's blocked by Luongo.
Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamz working aggressively here.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
Hamz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamz working aggressively here.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz tries to work over Luongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamz has a couple of punches blocked by Luongo.

Luongo has Hamz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Luongo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hamz tumbling to the mat - Luongo dives into Hamz's guard.

Luongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luongo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Luongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is pushing down on Hamz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamz is fighting to maintain full guard but Luongo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hamz is not content to let Luongo control the position.
Hamz trying to control but Luongo postures up.
Luongo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francesco Luongo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hamz has closed the distance and engaged Luongo in a clinch.
Hamz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hamz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hamz tries to throw a body punch but Luongo avoids it by throwing Hamz back against the cage.
Luongo blocking some punches.
Hamz misses with a body punch.
Hamz slows down the pace here.
Hamz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hamz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamz is pressed up against the cage. Luongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamz down to the mat. Hamz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo slips a jab and a cross from Hamz.
Hamz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luongo moves away.
Luongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamz.
A nice combination there by Hamz.
Hamz throws a good cross that connects.
Hamz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luongo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hamz throws a hook but Luongo blocks it.

Luongo gets the takedown into side control.

Luongo tries for a kimura but Hamz is defending well.
Hamz manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamz is staying active underneath Luongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Luongo seems to be looking for submissions.
Luongo is looking to take a break and control but Hamz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luongo controlling the action here.
Hamz wants to control but Luongo is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz tries to roll over but Luongo keeps him under control.
Luongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Luongo is trying to control. Hamz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luongo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Francesco Luongo just wasn't active enough.
Hamz tests Luongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hamz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hamz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hamz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamz lands with a short shot to the head.
Luongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamz.
Hamz misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hamz to work.
Hamz lands with a short shot to the head.

Luongo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hamz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Luongo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hamz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Luongo avoiding Hamz 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Francesco Luongo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Luongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hamz stuffs the takedown.

Hamz clinches up against the cage.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hamz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luongo looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Hamz.
Hamz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Francesco Luongo has been cut.
Hamz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luongo goes for a takedown attempt but Hamz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Luongo gets tackled into the cage by Hamz. Hamz maintains the clinch.
Hamz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luongo wants to stall.
Hamz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luongo.
Hamz misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luongo up against the cage.
Hamz is pressed up against the cage. Luongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamz down to the mat. Hamz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fresh Hamz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hamz. Those never looked like landing.

Luongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hamz napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Luongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Luongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hamz is not content to let Luongo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luongo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamz is being controlled here.
Hamz wants to control but Luongo postures up.
You can see the frustration on Hamz's face as Luongo controls the position.
Luongo advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luongo wants to control the pace but Hamz is squirming around nicely.
Hamz has given up his back. Will we see Luongo going for some submissions?

Luongo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Luongo is persistently looking for the submission but Hamz is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Luongo had his way with Fresh Hamz in that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Luongo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Luongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hamz, pushing him back against the cage.
Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Luongo controls his hands.
Luongo can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hamz throws a head punch that misses.
Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Luongo.
Hamz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hamz working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo prevents a body shot from Hamz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamz.
Luongo blocks an uppercut.
Hamz struggles to land a body shot inside as Luongo controls his hands.
Hamz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamz lands with a left to the head.
Hamz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hamz swings wildly with an uppercut but Luongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamz tries to work over Luongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamz prevents it.
Fresh Hamz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamz misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hamz.
Luongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hamz walks away with a smile on his face. Luongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hamz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Francesco Luongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Hamz. Those never looked like landing.
Hamz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hamz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luongo in his tracks.

Luongo moves into the clinch.
Luongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamz misses with a punch to the body.
Luongo is trying to drag Hamz to the mat but Hamz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Hamz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamz lands with a short shot to the head.
Luongo can't get the takedown.
Luongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamz scores with a shoulder strike.
Hamz working aggressively here.
Hamz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luongo blocks a body shot from Hamz.
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Luongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hamz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamz lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hamz.
Luongo looking for a takedown.
Hamz presses Luongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hamz stalling in the clinch but Luongo improves position.
Hamz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luongo.
Hamz lands with a right to the head.
Hamz gets through Luongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Luongo is rocked!
Nice body punch from Hamz - that landed with a thud.
Hamz tries to work over Luongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hamz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luongo being controlled against the cage.
Hamz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fresh Hamz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francesco Luongo!