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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bing Bong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorge Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bong closes the distance and pushes Rojas back into the cage.
Rojas's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rojas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rojas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rojas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bong is trying to pull guard but Rojas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rojas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rojas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Rojas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Rojas.#T1#
Bong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rojas smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Bong has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rojas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bong (0) vs (4) Rojas
Bong trying to control the action but Rojas just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Rojas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bong is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bong tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Rojas sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bong taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorge Rojas! |
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Event:
AVKT 19: Dale’s Birthday Bash
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Gelashvili fails to land the takedown.
Gelashvili shoots in but Bong avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Gelashvili.
Gelashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Gelashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong gets through Gelashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gelashvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gelashvili is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Bong has hold of one of Gelashvili's legs. Gelashvili is fighting the takedown attempt but Bong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gelashvili is controlling Bong's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelashvili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bong's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gelashvili is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bong.
Gelashvili controlling the position. #T1#
Bong is trying to get back to half guard.
Bong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gelashvili connects with a decent elbow.
Gelashvili has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bong tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Gelashvili stalls from top position.
Gelashvili seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bong for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gelashvili continues to stall.#T3#
Bong wants to get back to his feet but Gelashvili is dominant here and he's now got Bong's back!
Gelashvili is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bong tries to roll but Gelashvili sticks to his back.
#T4#
Gelashvili just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gelashvili loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bong hold on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong trying to get back to his feet but Gelashvili is in full control for now.
Gelashvili controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Gelashvili dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bong feints a jab promting Gelashvili to slip. Bong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gelashvili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Bong closes the distance and pushes Gelashvili back into the cage.#TD2#
Bong jumps guard.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gelashvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gelashvili advances to half guard.
Gelashvili controlling the action here.
Gelashvili moves into full mount! Bong won't be happy about that!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gelashvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gelashvili lands a heavy elbow.
Gelashvili controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Gelashvili.#T3#
Bong is desperately trying to improve his position but Gelashvili has a good base and remains in mount.
Gelashvili content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelashvili's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gelashvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bong can do to turn this around?
Giorgi Gelashvili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong tries to lock up and control but Gelashvili gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gelashvili landing punches.
Gelashvili controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Gelashvili dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gelashvili shoots in for a takedown but Bong shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Gelashvili shoots in and gets a takedown into Bong's guard.
Gelashvili advances position into side control!
Bong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gelashvili asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bong being controlled for a moment.
Bong is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong is being controlled here. #T1#
Bong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gelashvili in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bong wants to control but Gelashvili postures up.
Gelashvili moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bong is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gelashvili controls the position from side control.
Gelashvili advances nicely into full mount.
Bong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gelashvili. What's that going to do exactly?
Gelashvili content just to control the position here.
Bong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Gelashvili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Giorgi Gelashvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong wants to control but Gelashvili is having none of it.
Gelashvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bing Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gelashvili looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gelashvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gelashvili, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgi Gelashvili! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 3
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Heo leaves Bong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Bong moves into the clinch successfully.
Bong lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heo works over Bong's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Bong clinches up with Heo and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heo is defending well for now.
Heo is trying to stall.
Bong has been working on his balance at Tran MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Heo.
Heo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bong's elbow. #T1##BC#
Bong breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bong takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bong manages to break the clinch.
Bong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bong.#CL#
Bong clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bong moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##CL#
Bong moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heo misses with a shot to the body
and Bong counters with a two punch combo.
Bong avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Heo gets tackled into the cage by Bong. Bong maintains the clinch.
Bong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Heo.#T3#
The referee calls for Bong to work.
Bong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heo wants to break free but Bong has control.
Heo has had enough of the clinch but Bong keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bong.
Bong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heo is defending well for now.#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bong gets a clinch.
Heo gets underhooks to prevent Bong's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Bong dives in for a single leg takedown but Heo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Bong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heo counters with a series of strikes. Bong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Heo. No joy for Bong on that attempt.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bong!
#CUT#It looks like Korain Heo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Bong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Korain Heo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heo misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bong.
Bong tries to clinch up but Heo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bing Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Bong jumps guard and drags Heo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bong working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Heo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Bong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bong is looking to clinch but Heo is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Heo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Bong rushes Heo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bong has a couple of punches blocked by Heo.
#BC#
Bong manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Bong rushes Heo and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Bong pushes off an throws an elbow but Heo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bong blocks a body shot from Heo.
Bong has Heo pushed against the cage.
Bong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heo can do to turn this around?
Heo looking to slow down the pace here.
Bong tries for a takedown but Heo manages to get underhooks.
Bong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong tries to clinch but Heo is having none of it.
Heo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bong with a body shot.
Bong shoots and misses
and Heo counters with a straight right hand.
Bong moves to clinch but Heo breaks away
and Heo counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
Bong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong misses with a few strikes there.
Heo swings for the body but Bong moves out of range.
Bong wants to clinch up but Heo keeps it at a distance.
Heo throws out a counter right but Bong avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Heo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bong ducks under a wild hook from Heo.
Bong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heo counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Heo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bong. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Heo misses.#CL#
Bong has Heo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Bong breaks from the clinch.
Heo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bong tries to clinch up but Heo circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Bong. #CL#
Bong instigates a clinch.
Bong has Heo pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Bong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Korain Heo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Bong takes the fight into the clinch.
Bong trying to land knees to the body.
Bong stalling.
#BC2#
Heo breaks from the clinch.
Heo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bong shoots in but Heo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bong throws a right and a left that Heo avoids nicely. #T1#
Bong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heo unleashes a big counter combination but Bong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Bong pushes Heo up against the cage in a clinch.
Heo is trying to break free.#BC#
Bong breaks from the clinch.
Heo with a nice cross.
Heo dodges the punch combination from Bong.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bong trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Heo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Bong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Bong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Bong has Heo up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC#
Bong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Heo throws a jab when Bong was well out of range.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Heo pushes him off.
Heo throws out a counter right but Bong avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Bong clinches.
Bong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heo blocks it with crossed arms.
Heo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bong has him pressed against the cage.
Heo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bong has double underhooks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Bong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong manages to avoid it.
Bing Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Heo pushes him off.
Heo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bong with a body shot.
Korain Heo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bong.
Heo just misses with a punch to the body.
Heo throws a sloppy head kick
and Bong counters with a left and a right that stings Heo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong lands a jab-cross combination.
Heo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Bong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Del Monte misses with a body shot.
Del Monte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Del Monte misses.
It looked like Bong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Monte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Monte looks to land a left hand but Bong moved out of range nicely.
Del Monte digs a good hook to Bong's body.
#TD#
Bong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Del Monte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Del Monte is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bong is tapping! Great win for Del Monte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stefano Del Monte! |
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