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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFL 9
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bongiorno gets caught flat footed, as Elliot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Elliot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bongiorno dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Elliot is trying to control the position but Bongiorno postures up.
Elliot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bongiorno is one step ahead there.
Elliot controls Bongiorno momentarily but Bongiorno frees himself.
Elliot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bongiorno controlling from the top position.
Bongiorno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Elliot's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno postures up.
Bongiorno won't allow Elliot to sweep him here.
Bongiorno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elliot on the ground.
Bongiorno is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bongiorno wants to pass the guard but Elliot is keeping the position.
Elliot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elliot can't keep his opponent in guard - Bongiorno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elliot is looking to control Bongiorno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elliot avoid being mounted?
Elliot is refusing to be controlled, as Bongiorno sits in half guard.
Bongiorno wants to pass the guard but Elliot is defending well. #SUB2#
Elliot looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bongiorno is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Elliot is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
OFL k1 - 3
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Constantine tries to clinch up but Bongiorno circles away and keeps his distance.
Bongiorno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Constantine. #CL#
Constantine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Constantine wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Constantine as Bongiorno tries to tie him up.
Constantine misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Bongiorno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Constantine is looking to clinch but Bongiorno is avoiding it.
Freddrick Constantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bongiorno moves out of range.
Constantine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constantine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bongiorno lets loose with a powerful body kick. Constantine will feel that in the morning.
Bongiorno moves out of range of the leg kick from Constantine.
Bongiorno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Constantine with a body shot.#T1#
Bongiorno looks to land a body kick but Constantine moved away.
Bongiorno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongiorno misses with a series of wild punches.
Bongiorno slips under a jab.
Bongiorno misses the jab.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constantine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bongiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bongiorno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bongiorno steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Constantine tries to clinch up but Bongiorno circles away and keeps his distance.
Bongiorno missing with a left hand there. Constantine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Constantine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bongiorno tries to counter with a clinch but Constantine shakes him off and moves away.
Constantine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Constantine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongiorno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL#
Constantine rushes Bongiorno and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Constantine with a knee to the head.
Bongiorno is trying to break free.
Bongiorno tries to stall but Constantine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bongiorno wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Bongiorno breaks from the clinch.
Bongiorno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bongiorno lands a jab to Constantine's midsection.
Constantine is looking to clinch.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Constantine misses
and Bongiorno counters with a three punch combo that has Constantine backing up. Constantine nods at Bongiorno to acknowledge the strikes.
Constantine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bongiorno.
Constantine is breathing heavily.
Constantine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good shot there by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno thumps Constantine with a low kick.#T3#
Bongiorno tries to land a front kick but Constantine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bongiorno throws a right and a left that Constantine avoids nicely.
Constantine throws a sloppy head kick
and Bongiorno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Constantine really felt that one!
Bongiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Constantine.
Constantine wants to clinch.
A head kick by Constantine misses
and Bongiorno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Bongiorno.
Bongiorno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bongiorno tries to land a front kick but Constantine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bongiorno fakes the leg kick and cracks Constantine in the body.
Nice body punch from Bongiorno.
Bongiorno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Constantine rather than just go for the knockout.
Bongiorno punishes Constantine's body with a nice straight punch.
Bongiorno scores with a hook to the body. Constantine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bongiorno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bongiorno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Constantine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Constantine is looking to counter with head kicks.
Constantine checks a leg kick.
Constantine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bongiorno is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bongiorno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bongiorno keeps the fight on the outside.
Constantine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bongiorno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Constantine is looking to clinch but Bongiorno is avoiding it.
Constantine tries to clinch but Bongiorno moves away
and Bongiorno counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bongiorno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bongiorno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Constantine.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bongiorno throws out a counter right but Constantine avoids it with no problem.
Ray Bongiorno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantine lands the left hand.
Bongiorno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bongiorno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantine.
Constantine throws a quick counter head kick but Bongiorno was just out of range.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bongiorno unleashes a big counter combination but Constantine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bongiorno looks to land a body kick but Constantine moved away.
Constantine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freddrick Constantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bongiorno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantine moves away.
Constantine throwing a counter right hand but Bongiorno manages to avoid it.
Bongiorno avoids the head kick by Constantine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bongiorno swats away the attempt to clinch by Constantine.#T1#
Constantine tries to clinch up but Bongiorno circles away and keeps his distance.
Constantine tries to clinch
and Bongiorno counters with a stiff right hand.
Bongiorno throws a right and a left that Constantine avoids nicely.
Constantine throws a sloppy head kick and Bongiorno moves out of range easily.
Constantine tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongiorno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Constantine tries a head kick but it misses.
Constantine wants to clinch up but Bongiorno keeps it at a distance.
Bongiorno cracks the inside of Constantine's front leg.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Bongiorno now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Constantine avoids the body shot from Bongiorno.
Bongiorno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Constantine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bongiorno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantine counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bongiorno is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T2#
Constantine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bongiorno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bongiorno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Constantine tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bongiorno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bongiorno flicks out a counter leg kick but Constantine steps away.
Bongiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bongiorno misses with a body kick.
Constantine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bongiorno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bongiorno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Constantine takes a step back to recover.
Constantine avoids a kick to the body.
Bongiorno stuns Constantine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bongiorno throws a push kick but Constantine slaps the foot to one side.
Bongiorno wants to slow Constantine down by chopping away at his legs.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bongiorno moves out of range.
Bongiorno throws a body punch but Constantine moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bongiorno.#T3#
Constantine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Constantine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bongiorno just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Constantine moves away from the strike by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Constantine if he has to take too many more of those.
Constantine moves out of range as Bongiorno strikes.
Constantine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Constantine wants to clinch
and Bongiorno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Constantine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bongiorno misses with a low kick.
Bongiorno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bongiorno misses with a straight left. #T4#
A lazy left from Bongiorno finds it's target.
Bongiorno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constantine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongiorno bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bongiorno thuds a left hand into Constantine's body.
Bongiorno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Constantine is out of range and Bongiorno settles back down.
Bongiorno is looking to slow Constantine down with leg kicks.
Constantine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bongiorno blocks a head kick by Constantine.
Bongiorno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bongiorno throws a body shot but no joy.
Constantine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bongiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Constantine.
Bongiorno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bongiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bongiorno moves away from the strike by Constantine.
Bongiorno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantine misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Constantine.
Bongiorno blocks a head kick by Constantine.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bongiorno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Bongiorno tenderised Constantine's leg. Constantine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Constantine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bongiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Constantine checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bongiorno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Constantine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Constantine wants to clinch up but Bongiorno keeps it at a distance.
Bongiorno counters with a body kick.
Bongiorno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Constantine fails to land with a series of punches.
Constantine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Bongiorno tests Constantine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Constantine tries to clinch up but Bongiorno circles away and keeps his distance.
Bongiorno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantine doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Bongiorno.
Constantine throws a sloppy head kick and Bongiorno moves out of range easily.
Bongiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bongiorno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bongiorno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bongiorno misses with a body kick.
Constantine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bongiorno looks for the body kick but Constantine saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongiorno just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Constantine tries to clinch there but Bongiorno circles away.
Bongiorno throws a wild body kick that Constantine sees coming a mile off.
Constantine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Constantine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Bongiorno. Beautiful body shot.
Bongiorno scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Bongiorno misses.
Bongiorno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongiorno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Constantine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Constantine throws a head kick but Bongiorno moves out of range.
Bongiorno wants to counter with a clinch but Constantine pushes him away.
Bongiorno throws a body kick that misses.
Constantine checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bongiorno. Constantine does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bongiorno checks a low kick from Constantine.
A telegraphed right hand from Constantine misses the target.
Constantine doesn't manage to clinch there - Bongiorno circles away.
Constantine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bongiorno looks to land a body kick but Constantine moved away.
Crunch! Bongiorno slams his shin into Constantine's torso.
Bongiorno digs a good hook to Constantine's body.
Constantine walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bongiorno.
Constantine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantine blocks the body kick.
Bongiorno is looking to slow Constantine down with leg kicks.
Bongiorno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno flicks out a counter leg kick but Constantine steps away.#T4#
Bongiorno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantine.
Constantine tries to clinch up but Bongiorno circles away and keeps his distance.
Bongiorno digs a good hook to Constantine's body.
Ray Bongiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bongiorno lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantine misses with a lunging right hand
and Bongiorno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bongiorno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bongiorno misses the shot to the body.
Constantine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bongiorno misses with a wild body shot.
Constantine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constantine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Constantine staying out of range there.
Bongiorno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantine throws a counter high kick but Bongiorno was just alert enough to avoid it.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bongiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bongiorno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
OFL 7
Date: Sep 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bongiorno. Carvarlo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvarlo throws a hook but Bongiorno blocks it.
Carvarlo scores with a jab. Bongiorno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bongiorno digs a good hook to Carvarlo's body.
Carvarlo misses with a combination
and Bongiorno counters with a left to the body.
Carvarlo sizes up Bongiorno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bongiorno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Carvarlo blocks the leg kick.
Carvarlo lands a lovely overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Carvarlo.
Carvarlo moves in looking to clinch but Bongiorno pushes him off.
Carvarlo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvarlo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bongiorno circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongiorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvarlo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongiorno.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvarlo misses the target.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bongiorno.
Bongiorno keeps the fight on the outside.
Bongiorno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carvarlo checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Carvarlo gets a clinch.
Carvarlo is trying to break free.
Carvarlo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bongiorno avoids a wild elbow strike from Carvarlo.
Bongiorno is trying to break the clinch but Carvarlo has him pressed against the ropes.
Bongiorno is looking to control Carvarlo's arms but Carvarlo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bongiorno has his back to the ropes.
Carvarlo blocks a body shot from Bongiorno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bongiorno.
Carvarlo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carvarlo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carvarlo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carvarlo working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2##BC2#
Bongiorno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bongiorno circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Bongiorno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carvarlo won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongiorno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bongiorno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carvarlo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Bongiorno has hold of Carvarlo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carvarlo seems comfortable defending it but Bongiorno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carvarlo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carvarlo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bongiorno couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
OFL 4
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Bongiorno takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Can is looking to clinch but Bongiorno is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Bongiorno.
Bongiorno missing with a left hand there. Can was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bongiorno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bongiorno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Can.
Bongiorno moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Bongiorno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno misses with a low kick as Can jumps back.
Can throws a big counter combination but Bongiorno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bongiorno throws a series of punches but Can moves out of range.
Bongiorno swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Bongiorno lands with a nice body kick.
Can lands a nice hook to Bongiorno's body. Bongiorno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bongiorno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
Bongiorno throws a series of punches but Can avoids them all with ease.
Bongiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
Can misses with a body kick.
Bongiorno wants to land a leg kick but Can is out of range.
Can jabs at Bongiorno's body.
Bongiorno misses the shot to the body.
As Bongiorno backs away, Can returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Can fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Bongiorno just misses with a punch to the body.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bongiorno checks it well.
Bongiorno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can.
Can looks to land a body kick but Bongiorno moved away.
Bongiorno throws a push kick but Can slaps the foot to one side.
Can swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Can throws a body kick that misses.
Bongiorno wants to slow Can down by chopping away at his legs.
Can pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bongiorno appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ray Bongiorno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bongiorno blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can feints and then cracks Bongiorno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bongiorno down. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Bongiorno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bongiorno throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Bongiorno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bongiorno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bongiorno swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Can takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bongiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bongiorno throws a wild body kick that Can sees coming a mile off.
Can keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Can throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Can tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bongiorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Can checks a leg kick.
Can is looking for a counter combo.
Can wants to clinch but Bongiorno slips to the side
and Bongiorno counters with a series of strikes. Can will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bongiorno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bongiorno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Can circles away quickly and effectively.
Bongiorno misses with a low kick as Can jumps back.
Can appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bongiorno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy body kick from Bongiorno
and Can makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Can clinches with his opponent.
Can blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bongiorno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bongiorno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
Ray Bongiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bongiorno misses.
Bongiorno throws a leg kick
and Can counters with a nice uppercut.
Bongiorno throws a push kick but Can slaps the foot to one side.
Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Can lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Can feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bongiorno's calf.
A solid body kick from Bongiorno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Can on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Can throws a body punch but Bongiorno moves out of range.
Bongiorno throws a solid leg kick but Can takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bongiorno.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bongiorno. #T1#
Can misses the body punch
and Bongiorno counters with a series of strikes. Can will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bongiorno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Can checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bongiorno is looking to land body kicks.
Can looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Can takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bongiorno swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Bongiorno throws a wild body kick that Can sees coming a mile off.
Can misses with a low kick.
Can misses with a leg kick.
Can staying out of range there.#T2#
Can dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bongiorno. That did some damage!
Bongiorno throws a chopping leg kick but Can manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Can fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bongiorno just manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Can.
Bongiorno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Can fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can moves out of range of the body kick from Bongiorno.
It looked like Can wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Can throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bongiorno is looking to slow Can down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Can.
Bongiorno tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Bongiorno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Can is looking to wear down Bongiorno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Can lands a high kick!
Can tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongiorno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bongiorno lands a nice looking body kick.
Bongiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bongiorno is looking to slow Can down with leg kicks.
Can attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bongiorno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongiorno misses with a jab to the body
and Can counters with a slapping leg kick.
Can tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Can blocks the body kick.
Bongiorno moves out of range of the leg kick from Can.
Can avoids a kick to the body.
Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Can moves in looking to clinch but Bongiorno pushes him off.
Can is looking to land body kicks.
Bongiorno throws a wild body kick that Can sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Bongiorno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Can is looking to counter with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bongiorno blocks a jab.
Bongiorno misses with a jab to the body
and Can counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bongiorno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Can throws a series of punches but Bongiorno moves out of range.
Bongiorno is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bongiorno tries a low kick but Can avoids it.
Can defending well as Bongiorno loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Can checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Can as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Bongiorno misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
Bongiorno missing with a left hand there. Can was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongiorno.#CL#
Can moves into the clinch.
Can keeps control of Bongiorno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Bongiorno manages to break the clinch.
Bongiorno looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
Can is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Can moves into the clinch successfully.
Bongiorno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bongiorno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bongiorno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bongiorno is trying to break the clinch but Can has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Bongiorno breaks from the clinch.
Bongiorno misses the shot to the body.
Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Can keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Can attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Can is looking to chop away at Bongiorno's legs.
Bongiorno wants to counter the offense by Can and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Bongiorno misses with a low kick.
As Bongiorno looks to move away, Can throws a big counter combo but Bongiorno just gets out of the way.
Bongiorno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bongiorno looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Can.
Bongiorno tries a low kick but Can avoids it.
As Bongiorno backs away, Can returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Can scoring well with a low kick there.
Can throws the kick towards the body but Bongiorno avoids it.
Bongiorno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Can checks it well.
Can jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Can was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bongiorno.#T3#
Bongiorno throws a low kick but Can moves out of range easily.
Bongiorno thows a leg kick but Can checks it
and Can counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
As Can backs off Bongiorno throws a huge counter combo but Can manages to avoid it all.
Can misses with a kick to the body.
Bongiorno misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bongiorno, right into the meat.
Bongiorno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Can takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Can wants to clinch up but Bongiorno keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Bongiorno misses with a body kick.
Bongiorno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ray Bongiorno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bongiorno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Can counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bongiorno thinking.
Bongiorno takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bongiorno, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bongiorno looks to land a combination but Can avoids it well.
Can is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bongiorno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bongiorno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Can moves away.
Bongiorno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tom Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Bongiorno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bongiorno looks to land a body kick but Can moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bongiorno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bongiorno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Bongiorno misses with a low kick.
Fergusson is looking to counter the offense by Bongiorno and move into the clinch.
Bongiorno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fergusson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bongiorno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bongiorno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fergusson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bongiorno defending well as Fergusson loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bongiorno throws a sloppy body shot
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bongiorno misses the body punch #CL#
and Fergusson counters by clinching up.
Bongiorno is trying to push Fergusson away but Fergusson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Fergusson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Fergusson.
Fergusson works on Bongiorno's body with a couple of short punches.
Bongiorno looks winded!
Fergusson pushes Bongiorno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Fergusson.
Fergusson pushes Bongiorno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Fergusson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fergusson. #T1#
Fergusson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Bongiorno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fergusson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fergusson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fergusson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fergusson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bongiorno.
Fergusson lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bongiorno is rocked!
Fergusson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bongiorno is still on wobbly legs! Can Fergusson finish him?
Fergusson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fergusson digs a right hand underneath Bongiorno's ribcage. Bongiorno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bongiorno! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fergusson is unloading with more strikes now! Bongiorno drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Fergusson!
A victorious Edward Fergusson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA #53
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bongiorno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bailley misses with a looping right.
Bailley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongiorno looks to land a body kick but Bailley moved away.
Some wild striking there from Bailley.
Bailley loads up on a big right hand but Bongiorno slips the punch.
Bailley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Bailley.
Jab by Bailley.
Bongiorno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Bailley there.
Bongiorno tries to land a front kick but Bailley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Bailley.#KD#
Bailley lands a big head kick that sends Bongiorno tumbling to the mat! Bailley takes a step backwards and waves Bongiorno back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Bongiorno is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailley fakes the body blow, causing Bongiorno to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bongiorno goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Bailley!
A relieved looking Marco Bailley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NJMMA #50: Mayer v The Blitz
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Bongiorno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hagoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hagoma misses with a straight right.
Bongiorno throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hagoma avoids it.
Bongiorno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hagoma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bongiorno scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Hagoma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongiorno, pushing him back against the cage.
Hagoma lands a right hand.
Hagoma digs a right hand into Bongiorno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bongiorno's gas tank.
Good body shot from Hagoma.
Hagoma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hagoma lands a right hand.
Hagoma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hagoma slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagoma scores with a shoulder strike.
Bongiorno is trying to stall.
Bongiorno takes a shot to the head.
Bongiorno takes a shot to the head.
Hagoma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bongiorno up against the cage.
Hagoma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Bongiorno is rocked!#T1#
Hagoma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hagoma lands with a light punch inside.
Bongiorno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hagoma lands a right hand.
Oh Bongiorno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hagoma is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagoma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hagoma.
Hagoma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hagoma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bongiorno blocking some punches.
Hagoma swings wildly with an uppercut but Bongiorno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagoma misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno seems to have got his legs back now.
Hagoma can't find room to land a body shot as Bongiorno controls the action.
Hagoma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hagoma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hagoma lands a big right hand that drops Bongiorno! The killer instinct kicks in and Hagoma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hagoma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hektor Hagoma!
Hektor Hagoma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
NJMMA March Madness
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Brito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bongiorno.
Brito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bongiorno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brito to score with a decent uppercut.
Brito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bongiornos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brito thows a leg kick but Bongiorno checks it #CL#
and Bongiorno counters by clinching up.
Bongiorno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bongiorno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bongiorno is trying to maintain a safe position but Brito gets an underhook and turns Bongiorno into the cage.
Brito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bongiorno backwards.
Brito stalls. #BC2#
Brito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bongiorno throws the kick towards the body but Brito avoids it.
Brito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brito misses with a hook. Bongiorno ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Good work by Brito as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bongiorno.
Brito dodges the punch combination from Bongiorno.
A little jabbing left from Brito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bongiorno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bongiorno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brito scores with a jab. Bongiorno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bongiorno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bongiorno takes a swing at Brito's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Brito scores with a jab to the head.
Brito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bongiorno's head backwards.#ROC2#
Bongiorno is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bongiorno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bongiorno throws a leg kick but Brito moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brito.
Bongiorno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brito.
Brito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brito blocks a low kick nicely.
Bongiorno drops his hands momentarily and Brito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Bongiorno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Brito clinches. #BC2#
Brito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bongiorno seems to have got his legs back now.
Brito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bongiorno walks into a straight right hand from Brito.#T3#
Bongiorno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brito manages to avoid it.
Brito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brito, as that shot connected.
Brito missing with a left hand there. Bongiorno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray Bongiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongiorno misses with a body kick.
Bongiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brito backs up against the cage.
Brito is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bongiorno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brito looks to land a right hand but Bongiorno moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Brito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bongiorno doesn't seem phased though.
BOOM! Brito lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bongiorno. Bongiorno tries to recover but Brito is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bongiorno lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Brito!
Guilherme Brito made sure to mention his sponsor, Wild Rio Nutrition - 90% Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Event:
NJMMA #35: Rooney v Mechanic
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Bongiorno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carvalho's guard.
Bongiorno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Carvalho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bongiorno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongiorno looking to pass the guard.
Bongiorno keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carvalho trying to keep a closed guard but Bongiorno is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho wants to sweep here but Bongiorno controlling him for the moment.
Bongiorno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Bongiorno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carvalho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carvalho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bongiorno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Bongiorno won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
Bongiorno is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Bongiorno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bongiorno wants to pass to mount but Carvalho is defending the position. #SUB2#
Bongiorno is looking for a kimura but Carvalho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bongiorno to get the leverage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carvalho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bongiorno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bongiorno's back!
Bongiorno wants to get back to his feet.
Bongiorno is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Carvalho off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Carvalho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bongiorno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carvalho trying to control momentarily.
Bongiorno is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Carvalho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bongiorno is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Carvalho 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, Bongiorno has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Bongiorno is trying to stand back up.
Bongiorno rolls, trying to escape but Carvalho keeps control of the position.
Bongiorno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for the choke but no joy.
Carvalho is trying to stick to Bongiorno's back but Bongiorno is turning into Carvalho. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carvalho's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bongiorno.#T4#
Bongiorno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carvalho keeping moving, preventing Bongiorno from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bongiorno controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bongiorno pushing down on Carvalho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Bongiorno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bongiorno checks a leg kick nicely.
Bongiorno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carvalho throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bongiorno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carvalho won't be happy with that.
Carvalho tries to improve position but can't.
Carvalho sneaks back into half guard.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno tries to stand and escape but Carvalho is controlling the position.
Carvalho trying to control from the bottom.
Bongiorno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Carvalho's thigh. Carvalho counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
Bongiorno trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvalho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bongiorno content to stall in guard here.
Carvalho controls Bongiorno momentarily but Bongiorno frees himself.
Bongiorno passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bongiorno is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bongiorno is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Bongiorno working away.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Bongiorno trying to control the position but Carvalho is working away.
Bongiorno remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bongiorno wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Carvalho gets back to half guard.#T3#
Carvalho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bongiorno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Carvalho is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bongiorno frees his head nicely. Oh but Carvalho has switched to an armbar! Bongiorno is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Everton Carvalho!
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Event:
TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bongiorno dives in and scores a takedown into Bolt's guard.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Bongiorno tries to pass.
Bolt tries to strike from the bottom.
Bongiorno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bongiorno stands and throws Bolt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bongiorno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bongiorno is working to tighten his grip on Bolt's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bolt has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bongiorno is really squeezing tight and eventually Bolt passes out! Bongiorno breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
TRFC95
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Ogbeche clobbers Bongiorno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bongiorno goes for a double leg but Ogbeche avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ogbeche continues to drive forward.
A big left from Ogbeche misses. #KD2#
Ogbeche drops Bongiorno with a beautiful combination! Bongiorno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ogbeche is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Ray Bongiorno has been cut.
Ogbeche throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Bongiorno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bongiorno wants to pass the guard but Ogbeche is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ogbeche trying to keep a closed guard but Bongiorno is proving a slippery customer.
Ogbeche wants to control but Bongiorno passes easily into half guard.
Bongiorno is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ogbeche!
Ogbeche wants to hold on but Bongiorno pushes him away.#SUB#
Bongiorno working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ogbeche turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bongiorno off and cradles Ogbeche's limp body as Bongiorno celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
DSOF 9
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Bongiorno shoots in and drives through. Donter sprawls well.
Donter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bongiorno feinted with a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Donter .
Bongiorno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Donter misses its intended target.
Bongiorno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bongiorno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bongiorno tries to counter with a takedown but Donter is quick to defend against it.
Donter tries to clinch but Bongiorno moves out of range.
Donter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Donter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Donter trying to control the action but Bongiorno is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Donter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Bongiorno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donter trying to mount his opponent but Bongiorno defends it. #SUB#
Bongiorno actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Donter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bongiorno is refusing to be controlled, as Donter sits in half guard.
Bongiorno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bongiorno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donter 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donter 's back!#SUB#
Bongiorno is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Donter won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bongiorno off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
DSOF 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Khan throws the left hand but Bongiorno avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
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.
#T1#
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.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #ROC2#
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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Event:
DSOF 5
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Davy Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davy Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bongiorno.
Bongiorno shoots in but Davy Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davy Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bongiorno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bongiorno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davy Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bongiorno with the counter takedown but Davy Jones avoids it easily.
Bongiorno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bongiorno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno needs to keep his hands up - Davy Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Bongiorno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Don Davy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongiorno slips under a jab.
Davy Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bongiorno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Davy Jones works the jab nicely.
Bongiorno closes the distance and clinches up with Davy Jones, looking for a takedown. Bongiorno pushes Davy Jones against the cage but Davy Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davy Jones digs a good hook to Bongiorno's body.
Bongiorno goes for a double leg but Davy Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davy Jones continues to drive forward.
Don Davy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Bongiorno.
Davy Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bongiorno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bongiorno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davy Jones is fending him off so far but Bongiorno persists. Nope, Davy Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Davy Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davy Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bongiorno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davy Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bongiorno.
Davy Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bongiorno moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bongiorno is defended easily by Davy Jones.#T2#
Davy Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bongiorno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davy Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bongiorno somewhat.#TD2#
Bongiorno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davy Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Bongiorno prevents Davy Jones from getting back to his feet.
Bongiorno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bongiorno trying to mount his opponent but Davy Jones defends it. #ES#
Davy Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bongiorno darts in looking for a takedown but Davy Jones gets double underhooks and turns Bongiorno into the cage.
Good exchange - Davy Jones coming out on top.
Davy Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bongiorno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davy Jones misses with a hook.
Bongiorno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bongiorno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davy Jones throws out the jab.
And Bongiorno tries to counter it with a takedown but Davy Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davy Jones misses with an uppercut. Bongiorno saw that one coming.
Bongiorno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Davy Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davy Jones throws a looping overhand right but Bongiorno ducks down to avoid it.
Davy Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Davy Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongiorno, pushing him back against the cage.
Davy Jones scores with a shot to the side of Bongiorno's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bongiorno tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Davy Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davy Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Davy Jones stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Davy Jones misses its target.
Bongiorno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davy Jones pinned against the cage. Davy Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Davy Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Davy Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bongiorno with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Davy Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Davy Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Davy Jones misses with a straight right.
Bongiorno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davy Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bongiorno at a distance.
Ray Bongiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bongiorno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davy Jones connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Davy Jones misses #TD2#
so Bongiorno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bongiorno trying to control the position from guard on top but Davy Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davy Jones wants to stand up but Bongiorno is controlling him. #T1#
Bongiorno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bongiorno is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Davy Jones!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Davy Jones is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bongiorno locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Davy Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Bongiorno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bongiorno gets a double leg takedown into Oyama's guard.
Oyama being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Oyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bongiorno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bongiorno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bongiorno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bongiorno not doing much here.
Bongiorno trying to pass the guard but Oyama defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bongiorno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bongiorno controlling his opponent. #T1#
Oyama tries to lock up and control but Bongiorno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oyama is trying to escape the mount but Bongiorno keeps good control and instead manages to take Oyama's back.
#SUB#
Oyama won't enjoy being in this position. Bongiorno looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Oyama is tapping - it's over boys! Bongiorno picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Bongiorno!
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