PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Gonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Gonon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gonon
vs
Bombay

178 cm
19
178 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

177 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Gonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bombay!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bombay but Bombay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonon misses with a takedown attempt - Bombay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bombay tries to keep at a distance but Gonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonon managing to block the knees to the body from Bombay.
Gonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bombay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Gonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bombay is defending well.
Bombay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bombay has Gonon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bombay pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonon tumbling to the mat - Bombay dives into Gonon's guard.
Bombay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonon keeping full guard, as Bombay tries to pass.
Bombay stays in close to Gonon's body and controls the position.
Bombay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bombay is aware though and is defending well.
Gonon keeping moving, preventing Bombay from controlling successfully.

Gonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bombay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gonon working for submissions but it's allowed Bombay to get to half guard.
Bombay wants to get back to his feet.
Bombay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bombay connects with a nice short shot to Gonon's temple.
Bombay is keen to just control but Gonon is a slippery customer.
Bombay is controlling the pace.

Gonon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gonon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombay pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bombay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bombay drops an elbow to the side of Gonon's head.
Gonon is looking to improve his position.
Bombay wants to control but Gonon is keeping him busy.
Gonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bombay is looking to take a break and control but Gonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Bombay working Gonon over with strikes.

Gonon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonon has hold of Bombay's hands but Bombay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonon is concentrating on defense, preventing Bombay from advancing position.
Bombay wants to control but Gonon is keeping him busy.
Gonon gets back to full guard.
Bombay is working Gonon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bombay won't allow Gonon to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bombay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Gonon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bombay looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bombay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bombay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonon at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonon is defended easily by Bombay.
Gonon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bombay is fending him off so far but Gonon persists. Nope, Bombay circles away and we're back to standing.

Bombay clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bombay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bombay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bombay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bombay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Gonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gonon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bombay is trying to keep an underhook but Gonon manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Gonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bombay sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonon prevents Bombay from improving his position.

Gonon seems to be working for a kimura but Bombay defends the submission attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bombay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay controlling the position well.

Gonon is working for a kimura but Bombay is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bombay has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bombay is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bombay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bombay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonon pushes down on Bombay's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bombay has one foot on Gonon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombay as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Terry Gonon has been cut.
Bombay with a jab.

Bombay moves into the clinch.
Bombay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bombay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bombay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonon tries for a takedown but Bombay manages to get underhooks.
Gonon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bombay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gonon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bombay is pressed up against the cage. Gonon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bombay down to the mat. Bombay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bombay closes the distance and pushes Gonon back into the cage.
Gonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonon tries for a takedown but Bombay manages to get underhooks.
Gonon takes a shot to the head.
Bombay misses with a knee strike.
Gonon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombay prevents the takedown attempt.
Bombay lands with a left to the head.
Bombay misses with a knee to the head.
Bombay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bombay blocks the elbow strike.
Bombay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonon is defending well for now.
Bombay presses Gonon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bombay scores a nice knee to the body.
Bombay tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonon avoids the damage to the body.

Bombay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gonon is trying to keep an underhook but Bombay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Bombay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Gonon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bombay throws a good cross that connects.
Gonon dives in and grabs Bombay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bombay pushes down on Gonon's head and hops out.
Bombay leaves Gonon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Bombay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Gonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bombay slows down the pace here.
Gonon has Bombay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bombay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gonon is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bombay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonon is defending well for now.
Oh Gonon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bombay is defending well.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bombay.
Bombay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bombay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bombay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay lands a big right hand that drops Gonon! The killer instinct kicks in and Bombay finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bombay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Bombay!