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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Sully - Flash back blaring out of the sound system. Luongo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alexisonfire - The Northern. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boby Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luongo looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luongo blocks a jab.
Luongo shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boby Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Luongo moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Luongo moves away and avoids it.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Luongo.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luongo slips nicely into half guard.
Luongo stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Luongo has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Luongo from controlling successfully.
Luongo wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luongo is one step ahead there.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Luongo is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francesco Luongo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luongo tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luongo manages to avoid it.
Luongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Luongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Luongo.
Luongo is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee keeps Luongo under control for a moment.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Luongo's guard.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Boby Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Luongo tries to clinch up.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo wants to clinch
and Luongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luongo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lee's guard now.
Luongo trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Luongo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luongo has Lee in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luongo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Luongo.
Luongo wants to control for a moment but Lee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Luongo is just content to waste time from the top position. Lee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Luongo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Luongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two 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 wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Luongo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Luongo, into his guard.
Luongo looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo controlling the position for now.
Luongo wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Francesco Luongo.
Luongo staying out of range there.
That's four 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.
Luongo shoots and misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Luongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Luongo slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo avoids the body shot from Lee.
Luongo with a poor takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Boby Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luongo shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luongo fails with the takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boby Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Luongo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luongo wants to control for a moment but Lee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Luongo is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luongo seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Luongo is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo passes to full mount!
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Luongo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Luongo's guard. A big mistake from Luongo there, giving up the dominant position!
Luongo is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Francesco Luongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Luongo tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Luongo ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Boby Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Luongo.
Luongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Luongo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lee's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luongo stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Luongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Lee is letting Luongo control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee wants to control but Luongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Luongo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Luongo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luongo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luongo.
Boby Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luongo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee!
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Luongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luongo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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