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Event:
CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1# Bongo lands a body shot.
Bongo throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range. Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo. Bongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand. Bongo tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Bongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bingo Bongo has been cut. Bongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson lands with a straight right. Bongo didn't see that one coming. Nelson dodges the punch combination from Bongo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nelson tries to clinch up. Bongo avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bongo tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bongo to the ground. Bongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bongo blocks a leg kick.#T1# Bongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bingo Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo. Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.#CL# Bongo rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The referee calls for Bongo to work.
Bongo tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC# Bongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bongo. Those never looked like landing. Nelson works Bongo's body with a nice hook. Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bongo circles away quickly and effectively. Bongo digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.#T2# Bongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively. Nice sprawl there from Bongo as Nelson shoots in. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nelson shoots for a takedown but Bongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bingo Bongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nelson. Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongo.
Bongo tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nelson scores with the left hand. Bongo knows he should have avoided that one. Bongo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongo is breathing heavily. Bongo lands with a right hand. Bongo misses with a wild combination.
Bongo misses the body punch and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2# Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson has Bongo pushed against the cage. Bongo tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#T3# Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bongo controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nelson keeps control of Bongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bongo effectively controlling the action here. Nelson misses with an elbow over the top. Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment. Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Bongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bongo throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bongo misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bongo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Bongo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bongo misses with a looping right. Bongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson tests Bongo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Nelson clinches. Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment. Bongo stalling the fight.
Nelson stalling the fight.
Nelson is looking to control Bongo's arms but Bongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage. Bongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Bongo is working Nelson over against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Bongo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bingo Bongo's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bongo throws a one two combo.
Bongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongo is able to avoid easily. Bingo Bongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Nelson feints and as Bongo raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bongo wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bongo looking to pass the guard. Nelson has his hands on Bongo's head, controlling the position. #T1##SU# Nelson is working an open guard so Bongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nelson works the jab nicely. Bongo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Bongo throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely. Bongo throws a body shot but no joy. Bongo tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Jab by Nelson. Bongo misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Nelson moves into the clinch. Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Bongo.
#T2# Nelson tries to work over Bongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nelson stalling.
A short uppercut from Bongo. Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson is trying to drag Bongo to the mat but Bongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nelson pushes Bongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nelson blocking some punches.
Bongo tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#T3# Nelson working aggressively here.
Bongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Bongo breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Bongo moves out of range. Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bongo throws a big shot that misses. Bongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bongo throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for Bongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.
Bongo misses with a straight right. Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bongo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson. Nelson is looking to clinch. A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Bongo. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bongo scores with a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A hook to the body from Nelson.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bongo prevents a body shot from Nelson. Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bongo's elbow. #BC2# Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Bingo Bongo's cut is getting worse. Decent striking displayed by Nelson there. Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Bingo Bongo's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL# Bongo has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Bongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bongo throws a combination that misses and Nelson counters with a straight right hand. Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Bongo moves his leg out of the way. An attempted straight right counter from Bongo misses the target. Bongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body. Bongo lands with a nice body punch. Nelson throws a series of punches but Bongo moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bongo throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bongo misses with a few strikes there.
Bongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongo is able to avoid easily.#T1##CL2# Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongo, pushing him back against the cage. Nelson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bongo up against the cage. Bongo letting Nelson take a breather here.#BC# Bongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongo tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A nice combination there by Nelson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bongo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.#T2##CL# Bongo gets a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bongo.#BC# Bongo breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nelson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bongo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Bingo Bongo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Bongo on that attempt. Bongo checks a low kick from Nelson.#CL2# Nelson clinches. #T3# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Bongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bongo is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2# Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bongo is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bongo can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Bongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Bongo can't get the takedown.
Nelson taking a breather. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson.#BC2# Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kyle Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2# Nelson has Bongo up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Bongo manages to break the clinch.
Bongo throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease. Nelson misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Kyle Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nelson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Nelson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2023 |
#R1# Gentry throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Bongo counters by clinching up. Bongo prevents a body shot from Gentry. #TD2# Bongo has hold of one of Gentry's legs. Gentry is fighting the takedown attempt but Bongo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Gentry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bongo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gentry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bongo is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gentry is looking to sweep but instead, Bongo has passed into half guard.
#T1# Bongo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Bongo looking to isolate an arm here. Gentry doesn't see it coming and as Bongo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Bongo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bingo Bongo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1# Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali backs away from a small jab... but Bongo lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ali crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Bongo with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bingo Bongo! |
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Event:
CFC 515
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bongo is defended easily by Bizzy. Bizzy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. No luck for Bongo with that takedown attempt. #TD# Bizzy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bongo manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizzy is one step ahead there. #T1# Bizzy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bizzy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bizzy works over Bongo with some ground and pound from guard. Bongo 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. Bongo has his hands on Bizzy's head, controlling the position. Bongo wants to stand and escape but Bizzy is having none of it. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bongo wants to sweep but no luck. Bongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bizzy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bongo on the ground. Bongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Bizzy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bizzy throws a strike but Bongo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Bizzy seems keen to control Bongo's posture. Bizzy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bongo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Bongo is trying to control. Bizzy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# It looks like Bongo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Bizzy is looking for a sweep. Bongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bongo darts in looking for a takedown but Bizzy gets double underhooks and turns Bongo into the cage. Lark Bizzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bongo.#TD# Bizzy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bongo did well to prevent Bizzy getting side control. Bongo wants to get back to his feet. Bongo gets back to full guard.
Bizzy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Our spies down at at H!lo inform us that Bongo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4# Bizzy trying to control but Bongo is working from the bottom. Bongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bongo is on top in guard.
#REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bongo wants to control from the top but Bizzy keeps moving. Bongo stopping the sweep attempt from Bizzy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bingo Bongo will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2# Bongo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bizzy to the ground. Bongo is now in Bizzy's guard. Bizzy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bongo manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Bongo is taking a breather. Bizzy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Bizzy is trying to maintain the position but Bongo is very close to passing his half guard. Bongo wants to take a breather but Bizzy is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizzy trying to control but Bongo postures up.
Bongo not doing much here.
#T1# Bongo not landing any meaningful shots this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bongo in particular looking to stall. Bizzy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bongo is working away from the top position though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bizzy is trying to maintain the position but Bongo is very close to passing his half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bongo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bizzy wants to control but Bongo is having none of it. Bongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bongo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3# Bongo landing strikes, looking to finish! Bongo avoids the attempt from Bizzy to control. Bongo controlling his opponent. Bizzy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bizzy tries to get out of the position. Bongo tries to control but Bizzy wriggling away. Bizzy tries to reverse the position but Bongo maintains control. Bongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Bizzy tries to lock up and control but Bongo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bizzy is squirming around, avoiding Bongo's attempts to control the action. Bongo controlling the pace for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Bongo 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! And we move into the final round!#R3# Bongo shoots for a takedown but Bizzy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Bongo gets a double leg takedown into Bizzy's guard. Bongo forces his way into half guard. Bongo sitting and controlling from the half guard. Let's hope that Bongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bongo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bizzy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Bongo not doing much here.
Bongo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bizzy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bongo controlling the action here. Bongo is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bongo is defended easily by Bizzy. Bizzy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Bingo Bongo has been cut. Bizzy slaps away a takedown attempt from Bongo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lark Bizzy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Bongo. Bizzy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizzy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bizzy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bingo Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bizzy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bongo circles away quickly and effectively. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bongo. Bongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Bizzy lands with a cross. Bongo tries to move into range but Bizzy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2# Bongo moves into the clinch. Bizzy tries to break the clinch but Bongo is controlling the position. Bongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bizzy prevents it.
Bizzy has had enough of the clinch but Bongo keeps him there for the moment. Bizzy working aggressively here.
Bizzy tries to circle away but Bongo has him pinned against the cage. Bongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bizzy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4##TD# Bizzy wants the takedown. Bongo is fighting it off but Bizzy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bongo's guard against the cage. Bizzy controlling from the top position. Bingo Bongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bizzy trying to control but Bongo is working from the bottom. Lark Bizzy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bizzy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2# Bongo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Lark Bizzy showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bongo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Bongo! |
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Event:
CFC 510
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Bongo. No joy for Douran on that attempt. Douran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Douran dives in and scores a takedown into Bongo's guard. Douran scoring with punches to the head and body. Bongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Douran strikes from his own guard. Douran could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bongo trying to control but Douran is working from the bottom. Douran tries to land a sweep but no joy. Douran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Douran tries to get out of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douran scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Bongo wanted to stand there but Douran had control of the position. Bongo wants to control from the top but Douran keeps moving. #T1# Douran controls Bongo momentarily but Bongo frees himself. Douran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Bongo stopping the sweep attempt from Douran. Douran is trying to control the position but Bongo postures up. Bongo pushing down on Douran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Douran keeps control of the position for the meantime. Douran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bongo is working away from the top position though.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bongo is looking to take a break and control but Douran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Douran slips a jab and a cross from Bongo.
Douran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bongo throws a series of punches but Douran moves out of range. #TD# Douran looking to score a takedown here. Bongo is defending well but Douran drives through and ends up in Bongo's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bongo is trying to control the position but Douran postures up. Douran is looking to work some ground and pound but Bongo has wrist control. Bongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bongo, not yet. #T3# Douran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Douran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Douran throwing strikes but missing. Douran stopping the sweep attempt from Bongo. Douran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Douran scoring with some ground and pound. Douran preventing the sweep. Douran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Douran postures up and lands a big shot to Bongo's brow. Douran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Douran works over Bongo with some ground and pound from guard. Douran stopping the sweep attempt from Bongo.#T4# Douran scoring with some ground and pound. Douran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Douran is in close to Bongo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Douran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bongo's head. Douran is looking to pass into half guard but Bongo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bongo is in guard.#REVB# Bongo stopping the sweep attempt from Douran. Bongo is stalling in the full guard. Bongo stopping the sweep attempt from Douran. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. Douran wants to sweep but no luck. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Douran will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Nice shot by Bongo. Douran misses with a body shot.
Douran throws a hook but Bongo avoids it easily. Douran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bongo throws a counter combo. Bingo Bongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bongo tries to clinch but Douran is having none of it. Douran misses with a straight right. #TD# Douran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bongo kicks off Douran and gets to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Douran shoots in and drives through. Bongo sprawls well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Douran misses. Bongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douran sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Nice sprawl there from Bongo as Douran shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Douran. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bongo misses with a combination
#TD# and Douran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Bongo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Douran has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Bongo is pressed up against the cage. Douran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bongo down to the mat. Bongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bongo tries to clinch there but Douran circles away.
Douran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bongo is just out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Bongo misses. Douran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bongo throws a body punch but Douran moves out of range. Bongo misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Douran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2# Bongo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Douran. Bongo is trying to control Douran's posture but Douran avoids it. Douran cracks Bongo with a big elbow. Douran trying to control the action but Bongo is working from the bottom. Douran scoring with punches from side control. #T3# Bongo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Douran off and has taken his back! Bongo keeps control of the position as Douran tries to break free.
Bongo tries to keep control of the position but Douran is staying busy. Douran can't escape the position.
Douran is keeping busy.
Bongo is not going to allow Douran to sit and survive in this position. Douran is really stuck here.
#T4# Douran breaks Bongo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Douran landing some decent shots from guard. Bongo trying to control the position.
Bongo keeping moving, preventing Douran from controlling successfully. Douran wants to pass the guard but Bongo is keeping the position. Douran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bongo 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Bongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Douran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bongo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Douran landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Bongo is trying to buck Douran off. Douran in side control lands a decent elbow. Bongo regains half guard, as Douran was trying to land strikes. Bongo is trying to maintain the position but Douran is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bongo is trying to stand back up but Douran is controlling him
#T1# Douran working Bongo over with strikes. Douran is thwarting Bongo's attempts to control the position. Bongo is looking for a sweep. Douran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Douran is working away from the top position though. Douran slips a nice elbow through Bongo's hands, connecting with Bongo's forehead. Douran winds up and cracks Bongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Douran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Douran winds up and cracks Bongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Douran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2# Douran slips a nice elbow through Bongo's hands, connecting with Bongo's forehead. Douran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Robert Douran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Douran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Douran is nestled in close to Bongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Douran working Bongo over with strikes. Bongo is staying active underneath Douran, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Douran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Douran connects with a nice short shot to Bongo's temple. Nice strikes from Douran there. Douran working over Bongo with some ground and pound. Bongo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Douran looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Douran working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3# Douran working the head and body with strikes. Bongo is pressing down on Douran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Douran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douran's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Douran scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Douran manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Douran is pulling down on Bongo's head to control his posture. Bongo wanted to stand there but Douran had control of the position. Bongo looking to sit in guard and control but Douran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Douran lands a couple of digs.#T4# Douran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Douran manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Bongo stands and throws Douran's legs to the side, diving into side control. Douran misses with a strike from the bottom. Douran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bongo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Douran misses with a strike from the bottom. Douran tries to improve position but can't. Douran regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Douran showed his dominance in that final round. I think Douran 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Douran! |
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