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Event:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 4
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Bono - just one landing. Morimoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD# Morimoto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bono napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bono really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Morimoto lands a decent elbow from side control. Bono is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Check out the look on Morimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morimoto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bono's shoulder. That is not cool. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Morimoto working the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morimoto scoring with punches from side control. Bono on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Bono is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamie Bono has been cut. Morimoto cracks Bono with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Morimoto immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bono is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Morimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Morimoto! The defeated Jamie Bono had this to say: 'It is what it is man. I'll come back better.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 3
Date: Aug 29, 2023 |
#R1# Lo Chie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bono throws a leg kick but Lo Chie sees it coming and moves out of range. Lo Chie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bono sprawls well. He's pushed Lo Chie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lo Chie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bono tries to avoid it but Lo Chie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bono to the ground. Bono escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Bono drives through and clinches with Lo Chie against the cage.
Lo Chie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bono lands with a right to the head. Bono utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bono stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lo Chie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bono to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tin Ping Lo Chie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bono slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lo Chie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bono misses with a knee strike.
Bono prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1# Lo Chie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Bono.
Bono crunches a lovely knee into Lo Chie's ribcage. Bono lands with a short shot to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bono. Bono lands a shoulder strike. Bono tries to land knees in the clinch but Lo Chie avoids the damage to the body. Bono lands a shoulder strike. Lo Chie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bono to keep the fight standing. Bono landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bono slows down the pace here.
Lo Chie jumps guard but Bono turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2##BC2# Bono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lo Chie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Lo Chie is rocked! OH! Lo Chie has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bono smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bono unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lo Chie sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamie Bono! A very excited looking Jamie Bono made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 2
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Uzumaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB# Bono is looking for a triangle but Uzumaki pushes his legs off easily.
Uzumaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Uzumaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bono 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. Bono on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bono tries to get out of the position. Uzumaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bono keeping moving, preventing Uzumaki from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bono preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Uzumaki stops Bono from standing up. Uzumaki preventing the sweep. #T1# Bono is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Uzumaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bono working a defensive guard here.
Uzumaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Uzumaki takes the fight into the clinch. Uzumaki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bono misses with some punches.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Uzumaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Uzumaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bono content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Uzumaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Bono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzumaki is defending well for now. Bono lands an uppercut. Uzumaki misses with a punch to the body.
Uzumaki is trying to drag Bono to the mat but Bono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bono has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uzumaki backwards. Uzumaki scores with a hook to the body. Uzumaki is working for takedown but Bono is calmly controlling the position for now. Uzumaki wants a takedown.
Jamie Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nagato Uzumaki.#T3# Bono dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Uzumaki tries to throw a body punch but Bono avoids it by throwing Uzumaki back against the cage. Uzumaki misses with a punch to the body.
Uzumaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bono missing with knees to the body.
Bono working aggressively here.
Uzumaki is working for takedown but Bono is calmly controlling the position for now. Bono scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Bono. Uzumaki managing to block the knees to the body from Bono.
Bono lands a shoulder strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Uzumaki misses with a body punch.
#T4# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bono lands with a right to the head. Bono tries to break free but Uzumaki pushes him back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Uzumaki misses with a punch to the body.
Uzumaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Uzumaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Bono gets an underhook and turns Uzumaki into the cage. Bono tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzumaki avoids the damage to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Uzumaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bono is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Uzumaki is trying to drag Bono to the mat but Bono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Good body shot from Bono.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bono dominated that round. That's time! Bono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# Bono moves into the clinch. Uzumaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bono avoiding damage.
Uzumaki lands with a short shot to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Uzumaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Bono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bono tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uzumaki avoids it. Bono missing with knees to the body.
#TD2# Uzumaki lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzumaki is one step ahead there. Bono is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzumaki can do to turn this around? Uzumaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Uzumaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Uzumaki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bono haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Bono trying to keep a closed guard but Uzumaki is proving a slippery customer.
Uzumaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bono controls Uzumaki momentarily but Uzumaki frees himself. Uzumaki sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bono lands the left hand.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bono scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Bono has managed to clinch.
Uzumaki looking to stall.
Bono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uzumaki has him pressed against the cage. Bono tries to break free but Uzumaki pushes him back against the cage. Uzumaki misses with a hook from the clinch. Uzumaki avoiding damage as Bono throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bono's face as he tries to break the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Uzumaki throws a head punch that misses. Bono stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uzumaki keeps control of Bono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3# Uzumaki tries for a takedown but Bono manages to get underhooks.
Bono content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bono leaning against his opponent.
Bono lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uzumaki backwards. Bono is trying to break free. Bono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzumaki is defending well for now. Uzumaki tries to stall but Bono uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Bono.
Uzumaki is breathing heavily. Bono prevents a body shot from Uzumaki. Bono scores with a shot to the side of Uzumaki's head. Bono lands with a short shot to the head. Bono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uzumaki is defending well for now.#T4# Bono leaning against his opponent.
Bono blocks a body shot from Uzumaki. Bono displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uzumaki up against the cage. Uzumaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bono blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bono.
Bono softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bono is pressed up against the cage. Uzumaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bono down to the mat. Bono avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Jamie Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nagato Uzumaki. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Bono clinches. Bono using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzumaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bono lands a hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bono dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Bono misses with a low kick as Uzumaki jumps back. Uzumaki tries to counter with a clinch but Bono shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Uzumaki moves into the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Bono throws an elbow but it misses.
Bono working hard to break the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bono lands with a light punch inside. Uzumaki has Bono pressed against the cage, preventing Bono from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uzumaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bono with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uzumaki as Bono tries to tie him up. Uzumaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Uzumaki takes a shot to the head. Bono misses with a body punch.
Bono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uzumaki is pushing Bono up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A hook to the body from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bono lands a body shot. Uzumaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bono has Uzumaki pressed against the cage.
#T2# The referee calls for Uzumaki to work.
Bono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uzumaki.
Bono misses with an elbow strike.
Uzumaki is looking for a takedown. Bono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uzumaki backwards. Bono stops a takedown attempt from Uzumaki.
Uzumaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Still in the clinch, Bono scores with a nice short uppercut. Bono prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jamie Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nagato Uzumaki. Bono taking a breather. A hook to the body from Bono.
#T3# Bono using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzumaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bono. Jamie Bono has scored more points in the clinch so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Bono. Bono trying to land knees to the body.
Bono avoiding damage.
Bono controlling the action here for a moment.
Bono scores with a hook to the body. Bono lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bono's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4# Bono effectively controlling the action here.#BC# Bono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bono misses with a body shot.
Jamie Bono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2# Bono gets tackled into the cage by Uzumaki. Uzumaki maintains the clinch. Uzumaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bono uses good head movement to avoid it. Bono lands with a light punch inside. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bono can't break the clinch.
Uzumaki is trying to drag Bono to the mat but Bono just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bono wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Jamie Bono showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bono, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jamie Bono! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jamie Bono! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jamie Bono!
Jamie Bono wins by unanimous decision! A relieved looking Jamie Bono 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:
QFC Tournament 1163 Round 1
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Bono. Those never looked like landing. Bono throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alcaraz on the side of the head. Bono keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bono wants to clinch up but Alcaraz keeps it at a distance. Bono throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alcaraz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bono lands with a nice body punch. #KD2# Bono drops Alcaraz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alcaraz looks back up at him and smiles so Bono waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Alcaraz is rocked! 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! Bono misses with a head kick.
Oh Alcaraz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bono wants to land a leg kick but Alcaraz is out of range. Alcaraz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Alcaraz seems to have got his legs back now.#CL# Alcaraz moves into range and clinches up with Bono. Bono lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alcaraz backwards. Alcaraz jumps guard but Bono turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bono as Alcaraz tries to tie him up. Bono leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1# Alcaraz is trying to pull guard but Bono has him pressed against the cage. Bono lands a right hand. #BC2# Bono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Alcaraz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bono as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Alcaraz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown attempt by Alcaraz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bono, which made it look bad. Alcaraz slips a straight right by Bono. Alcaraz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bono.#CL# Alcaraz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bono has Alcaraz pressed against the cage, preventing Alcaraz from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Alcaraz wants to take the fight to the mat but Bono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alcaraz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Alcaraz is breathing heavily.#BC2# Bono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Bono gets a clinch. #T2# Bono stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bono unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alcaraz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bono.#BC2# Bono pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Bono has Alcaraz up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Alcaraz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bono controlling the action here for a moment.
Bono displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alcaraz up against the cage.#T3# Bono lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alcaraz backwards. Bono lands a nice uppercut. Bono leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Bono scores with a nice short uppercut. Bono is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bono pressing his opponent against the cage. Alcaraz avoiding damage as Bono throws knees to the body.
Bono holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alcaraz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# Alcaraz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Alcaraz scores with a hook to the body. Bono lands a good knee to the midsection. Alcaraz won't want to take too many of those. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bono. Bono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alcaraz is defending well for now. Bono works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alcaraz.
Bono has Alcaraz pressed against the cage, preventing Alcaraz from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bono leaning against his opponent.
Bono cracks Alcaraz with a nice body shot.#BC2# Bono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Bono moves into range and clinches up with Alcaraz. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bono dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2# Bono closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bono lands a nice uppercut. Jamie Bono seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right handed body shot lands from Bono.
A short body shot lands from Bono as the two fighters clinch.
Bono can't find room to land a body shot as Alcaraz controls the action.
Alcaraz avoiding damage as Bono throws knees to the body.
#BC2# Bono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bono misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Alcaraz instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alcaraz managing to block the knees to the body from Bono.
Bono has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Alcaraz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcaraz backwards. Bono has Alcaraz pushed against the cage.#T1# Bono prevents the takedown attempt.
Bono pushes Alcaraz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bono misses with a body punch.
Bono lands an elbow inside that Alcaraz shrugs off. Bono pushes Alcaraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bono slowing the pace effectively. Alcaraz prevents a body shot from Bono. Alcaraz has Bono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nice elbow from Bono. Bono tries to land knees in the clinch but Alcaraz avoids the damage to the body. Bono creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alcaraz's defenses. Bono's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2# Bono pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Bono misses with a wild body shot. As Bono looks to move away, Alcaraz throws a big counter combo but Bono just gets out of the way. Alcaraz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Bono clinches up with Alcaraz and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Bono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Bono has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bono tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alcaraz avoids it. Bono lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bono scores with a hook to the body. Bono struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcaraz controls his hands.
Alcaraz tries to score a body lock takedown but Bono shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Alcaraz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bono lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Alcaraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3# Alcaraz is trying to force a seperation but Bono has the dominant position. Alcaraz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bono gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bono pressing his opponent against the cage. Bono misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Bono to work.
Alcaraz wants to take the fight to the mat but Bono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alcaraz.
#BC2# Bono manages to break the clinch.
Tomas Alcaraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Bono rushes Alcaraz and presses him up against the cage. Bono effectively controlling the action here. Bono stops a takedown attempt from Alcaraz.
#T4# Alcaraz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alcaraz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bono tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alcaraz avoids it. Bono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alcaraz.
A frustrated look appears on Alcaraz's face as he tries to break the clinch. Alcaraz looking to stall.
Alcaraz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Bono.
Bono holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bono lands a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Bono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Alcaraz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Alcaraz moves into the clinch. Alcaraz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Bono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alcaraz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bono but Bono pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcaraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bono. Alcaraz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Alcaraz gets tackled into the cage by Bono. Bono maintains the clinch. Bono working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bono working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bono working Alcaraz over with knees to the body. Bono tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The referee calls for Bono to work.
Bono is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1# A hook to the body from Bono.
Bono lands with a right to the head. Alcaraz blocks an elbow strike from Bono.
Bono lands a nice knee to the body. Bono lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Bono. Bono tries to land knees in the clinch but Alcaraz avoids the damage to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bono. Bono creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alcaraz's defenses. Bono with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Still in the clinch, Bono scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bono with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bono misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alcaraz.
#T2# Bono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alcaraz backwards. Bono has Alcaraz pressed against the cage.
Bono trying to land knees to the body.
Alcaraz managing to block the knees to the body from Bono.
Bono prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Alcaraz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bono scores with a shot to the side of Alcaraz's head. A shot in the inside from Bono. #BC2# Bono manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Bono gets a clinch. Bono using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Bono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# The crowd cheers as Bono lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alcaraz doesn't seem phased though. Bono throws a hook to the side of Alcaraz's head but Alcaraz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2# Bono has managed to clinch.
Bono is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alcaraz is defending well for now. Bono tries to land knees in the clinch but Alcaraz avoids the damage to the body. Alcaraz tries to pull guard but Bono holds him up against the cage and eventually Alcaraz drops back down to his feet.
Alcaraz takes a shot to the head. Bono lands an elbow inside. A short body shot lands from Bono as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bono.#BC2# Bono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bono throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4# Bono showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcaraz.
#CL2# Bono takes the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alcaraz jumps guard but Bono stands there with Alcaraz around his waist. Alcaraz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jamie Bono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bono has Alcaraz pushed against the cage. Bono lands a knee to the body.
Bono working Alcaraz over with knees to the body. Tomas Alcaraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2# Bono manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jamie Bono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bono has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jamie Bono! Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jamie Bono! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jamie Bono!
Jamie Bono wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Jamie Bono thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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