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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes to the cage accompanied by Alexisonfire - The Northern. Stinson has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. Francesco Luongo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luongo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luongo showed some decent athleticism there.
Luongo seems to be working for a kimura but Stinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson trying to control from the bottom.
Luongo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luongo trying to mount his opponent but Stinson defends it.
Stinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luongo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stinson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stinson wants to hold on but Luongo pushes him away.
Luongo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stinson!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luongo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luongo keeping moving, preventing Stinson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luongo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stinson stacks Luongo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stinson!
Luongo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luongo kicks off Stinson and gets to his feet.
Stinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luongo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson with a poor takedown
and Luongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stinson won't be happy with that.
Luongo decides to stand back up.
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Stinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luongo!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stinson wants to control the pace but Luongo is squirming around nicely.
Luongo can't escape the position.
Luongo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luongo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stinson is looking to reverse the position.
Luongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luongo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stinson, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luongo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luongo wants to control but Stinson is keeping busy.
Luongo has his hands clasped together around Stinson's back. He's all about the action.
Luongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stinson is trying to work for a kimura but Luongo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stinson has managed to get both his arms back between Luongo's legs - danger averted.
Stinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stinson has managed to get both his arms back between Luongo's legs - danger averted.
Luongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luongo trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stinson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Luongo pulls his head out easily.
Luongo seems to be looking for submissions.
Luongo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luongo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stinson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luongo gets the takedown into side control.
Stinson is looking for a sweep.
Luongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luongo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luongo but great work by Stinson.
Luongo sneaks back into half guard.
Luongo is refusing to be controlled, as Stinson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo wants to control but Stinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stinson is pressing down on Luongo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luongo is holding on for now.
Luongo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stinson pulls his head out easily.
Luongo wants to improve his position but Stinson is controlling well.
Luongo is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Stinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luongo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luongo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stinson!
Luongo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stinson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stinson and Luongo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stinson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson is trying to control Luongo's posture but Luongo avoids it.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luongo swings around for an armbar but Stinson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Luongo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Stinson trying to control but Luongo is working from the bottom.
Stinson drops back looking for a leg! Luongo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luongo manages to kick Stinson off! Stinson jumps back into Luongo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luongo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stinson passes into side control.
Stinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luongo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luongo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stinson defends it well.
Luongo works his way into side control.
Stinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luongo trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Stinson is defending well.
Luongo wants to take a breather but Stinson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Luongo.
Luongo drops back looking for a leg! Stinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stinson manages to kick Luongo off! Luongo jumps back into Stinson's guard.
Luongo stands and throws Stinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luongo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luongo trying to control the position but Stinson is working away.
Stinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson actively working from the bottom here.
Luongo works his way into side control.
Luongo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luongo stands up and beckons Stinson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luongo trying to control from half guard but Stinson is working away.
Luongo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stinson wants to improve his position but Luongo is controlling well.
Stinson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo had his way with Barney Stinson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Luongo fails with the takedown
and Stinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luongo won't be happy with that.
Luongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luongo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Luongo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Luongo is retaining full guard.
Stinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Stinson wants to control from the top but Luongo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stinson defends well.
Luongo 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.
Stinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stinson is aware though and is defending well.
Luongo has his foot on Stinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Luongo looking for subs off his back but Stinson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Luongo is looking for a sweep. Stinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luongo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luongo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Luongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stinson is aware though and is defending well.
Francesco Luongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stinson advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo is looking to improve his position.
Barney Stinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luongo looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barney Stinson.
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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!
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hype
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