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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Bongiorno (ranked 3726 p4p, 503 weight class) and Achmed Khan (ranked 4602 p4p, 599 weight class). Achmed Khan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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191 cm
25
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
25
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Bongiorno! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Achmed Khan! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khan throws the left hand but Bongiorno avoids the punch easily. Khan closes the distance and pushes Bongiorno back into the cage. Bongiorno jumps guard but Khan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bongiorno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Khan stops a takedown attempt from Bongiorno.
Bongiorno tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Bongiorno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bongiorno tries for a takedown but Khan manages to get underhooks.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short left from Khan. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Khan. Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan stops a takedown attempt from Bongiorno.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Khan scores with a shoulder strike. Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Khan is working Bongiorno over against the cage. Bongiorno is breathing heavily. Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan. Good body shot from Khan.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage. Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Khan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bongiorno is looking for a takedown. Khan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Khan stalls. Bongiorno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khan stalls. Khan lands an elbow inside that Bongiorno shrugs off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bongiorno blocks an elbow strike. A short uppercut from Khan. Bongiorno blocks an elbow strike from Khan.
Khan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Khan stalling.
Bongiorno blocks the elbow strike.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bongiorno is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bongiorno backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khan gets underhooks to prevent Bongiorno's takedown attempt.
Bongiorno tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bongiorno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bongiorno is rocked! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan. Oh Bongiorno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice body punch from Khan. Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Khan.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bongiorno seems to have got his legs back now. Khan scores with a shoulder strike. Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Khan misses with an elbow over the top. Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Khan lands a big right hand that drops Bongiorno! The killer instinct kicks in and Khan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achmed Khan! Achmed Khan is the new light heavyweight champion! Jumping up and down and very excited, Achmed Khan waved his t-shirt featuring Tauromorphous Threads ~ 15% Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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