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Event:
RBFC87:Schopenhauer vsBradford
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bong keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bong.
Bong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Bong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Bong counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Bong gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thomas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bong misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Bong backpedaling.
Bong throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Thomas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas checks a low kick from Bong.
Bong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tim Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like The Bong has been cut.#TD#
Bong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Bong connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bong tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Bong advances to half guard.
Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bong prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Bong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bong trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas pushes Bong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bong taking a breather here.
Bong wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Bong keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Bong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas is being controlled here.
Bong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bong trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Bong tries to advance to mount but Thomas denies him.
Bong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Bong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas is trying to control Bong's posture but Bong avoids it.
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bong off and has taken his back!#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bong moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Bong can't get the takedown.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bong up against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Bong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Bong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Bong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thomas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Bong looks up at the clock and then as Thomas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Bong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
The Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bong misses with the ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Bong in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bong tries for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Bong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Bong throws a strike aimed at the side of Thomas's head but Thomas avoids it well.
Bong looks up at the clock and then as Thomas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bong working the ground and pound but Thomas is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Bong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thomas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bong lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Bong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Bong trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bong trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Bong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomas some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Bong crashes against the mat.
Thomas struggling a bit here.#T4#
Bong working the ground and pound from side control.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Bong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas keeps Bong under control for a moment.
Thomas is letting Bong control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thomas holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Bong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bong avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Bong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bong lands with a good body shot.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Bong's ribs.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Bong tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Bong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bong.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Bong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bong off to one side.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Bong moved out of range.
Bong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Bong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges.
Bong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Bong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas works the jab nicely.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Bong has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Thomas avoids the body shot from Bong.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Bong's head but Bong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Tim Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bong staying out of range there.#TD#
Bong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thomas throws a low kick but Bong moves out of range easily.
Bong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
Bong is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Bong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bong slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
#T3#
Bong is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Bong keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Bong's head and hops out.#TD#
Bong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bong throws a big elbow that misses.
Bong with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bong trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Bong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thomas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bong postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Bong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Thomas is looking to stand up but Bong isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bong throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bong is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas slips under a jab from Bong.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Bong attempts a counter takedown but Thomas avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas works over Bong's head and body with a nice combination.
Bong swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Bong digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Thomas!
Tim Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated The Bong had this to say: 'Obviously, my opponent is on the juice... I demand a full investigation into this travesty... This aggression WILL NOT stand!'.
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Event:
HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong throws a lazy right hand but Bong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probong. Probong obviously looking to wear him down.
Probong circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Probong misses its target.
Bong misses with a body punch
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Probong lands a really nice looking cross but Bong seems unphased.
Probong dodges the punch combination from Bong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Probong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Probong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bong.
Probong misses with an uppercut. Bong saw that one coming.
Bong swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Bong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Bong tries to counter it with a takedown but Probong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Bong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Probong was covering up waiting for the punch and Bong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bong wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Bong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bong trying to control but Probong is working from the bottom. #T2#
Probong has Bong pulled in close to control his posture.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Probong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong looking to sit in guard and control but Probong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bong controlling the position.#T3#
Bong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Probong's guard. #REVB#
Bong trying to control but Probong is working from the bottom.
Probong controlling the position.
Bong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Bong drops back looking for a leg! Probong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Probong manages to kick Bong off! Bong jumps back into Probong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Bong is pushing down on Probong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Probong is fighting to maintain full guard but Bong has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Bong stalling.
Probong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bong throwing shots but Probong is blocking nicely.
Bong wants to pass to mount but Probong is defending the position.
Bong throws a strike but Probong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bong pushing down on Probong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bong trying to control from half guard but Probong is working away.
Bong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Probong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Bong slips a straight right by Probong.
Probong lands with a shot to the body.
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Probong counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Probong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bong has a takedown stuffed.
Bong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Probong rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Probong.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Bong slips the punch.
Bong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bong throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Bong swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Probong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Probong misses with a looping right.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bong's calf.
Probong lands with a kick to the temple. Bong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Probong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bong thinking.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.
Probong connects with the punch.
Bong misses with a hook to the body
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Bong is rocked!#T2#
Bong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Bong is still on wobbly legs! Can Probong finish him?
Bong looks up at the clock. Bad move! Probong lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bong. Probong pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sni Probong!
A very excited looking Sni Probong 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.
In defeat, The Bong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Obviously, my opponent is on the juice... I demand a full investigation into this travesty... This aggression WILL NOT stand!'.
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Event:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Tiernan coming out on top.
Bong moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Bong lands a nice looking body shot.
Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiernan looks to land a body kick but Bong moved away.
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but Bong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tiernan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiernan lands with a short shot to the head.
Bong taking a breather.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Bong.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bong controls his hands.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan is stalling here.
Tiernan blocks a body shot from Bong. #T1#
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
Bong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiernan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiernan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tiernan lands with a right to the head.
Come on Tiernan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tiernan lands a left hand.
Bong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiernan is defending well.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bong wants a takedown.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Tiernan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiernan dips to his left and cracks Bong with an uppercut!
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Bong works Tiernan's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Bong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiernan is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Bong.
Bong works his way into side control.
Bong prevents Tiernan from escaping the position.
Bong is chipping away with strikes.
Bong advances to mount.
Bong working Tiernan over with strikes here. #T3#
Bong is landing with some decent strikes but Tiernan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bong misses with a head shot.
Bong looking to control but Tiernan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bong looking to ground and pound but Tiernan is blocking nicely.
Bong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Bong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bong wants to control the pace but Tiernan is squirming around nicely.
Bong landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Tiernan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bong throws some wild stikes that Tiernan manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bong looking to control but Tiernan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tiernan working to try and regain half guard.
Bong landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan is looking to get to half guard.
Tiernan is squirming around, avoiding Bong's attempts to control the action.
Tiernan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Bong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bong lands a nice hook to Tiernan's body. Tiernan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bong slips under a jab from Tiernan.
Bong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bong is looking to clinch.
Tiernan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiernan avoids it really well and circles away.
Bong digs a good body shot into Tiernan's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Bong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong.#T1#
Tiernan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Conor Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiernan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bong.
Bong throws a leg kick but Tiernan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tiernan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bong wants to clinch.
A cross from Tiernan lands.
Bong takes one to the chin there.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong working the ground and pound but Tiernan is defending the strikes.
Bong grinds an elbow into Tiernan's temple.
Tiernan is not content to let Bong control the position.
Tiernan wants to control but Bong postures up.
Bong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tiernan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tiernan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Tiernan is staying active underneath Bong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bong is looking for a kimura but Tiernan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bong to get the leverage.
Tiernan is trying to maintain the position but Bong is very close to passing his half guard.
Bong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiernan's head.
Bong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tiernan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bong has cracked it and Tiernan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Bong!
As The Bong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The only thing better than hearing my opponent's bones snap, was seeing the look on his wife's face when I did it...'.
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Event:
CFC REBIRTH
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Bong misses the shot to the body.
The Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bong flicks out a counter leg kick but Wong steps away.
Wong throws a chopping leg kick but Bong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Bong closes the distance and clinches.
Bong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wong with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Bong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Bong's ribcage.
Bong managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Bong looking for a takedown.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Bong blocks with his arms.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bong stalling in the clinch but Wong improves position.
Wong lands a knee to the head.
Bong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bong is trying to stall.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bong's face.
Bong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wong avoids it.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong stalling the fight.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bong avoids it.#T2#
Bong trying to control the position but instead, Wong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bong into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wong landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong can't get the takedown.
Wong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bong tries a body shot but Wong blocks it.
Bong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Bong blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wong as Bong tries to tie him up. #T3#
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bong avoids it.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Bong blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Bong won't want to take too many of those.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Bong avoids the damage to the body.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Bong is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Wong managing to block the knees to the body from Bong.
Bong just leaning against Wong, taking a breather. #T4#
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Wong.
Bong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bong is trying to maintain a safe position but Wong gets an underhook and turns Bong into the cage.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bong looks winded!
Bong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong prevents a body shot from Bong.
Bong can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Wong.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong avoids a wild elbow strike from Bong.
Bong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wong up against the cage.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sum Ting Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wong looks to score with a jab to the body but Bong is just out of range.#CL#
Bong gets tackled into the cage by Wong. Wong maintains the clinch.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bong's face.
The referee calls for Wong to work.
Wong missing with knees to the body.
Sum Ting Wong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wong working Bong over with knees to the body.
Wong lands a knee to the head.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Bong won't want to take too many of those.
Bong'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.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bong's face.
#CUT#
That has opened up The Bong's cut even more.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wong up against the cage.#T1#
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bong blocks it with crossed arms.
Bong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bong is defending well for now.
Bong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bong blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wong as Bong tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Bong is blocking nicely.
Wong with a knee to the head.
Bong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Bong is looking for a takedown.
Bong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bong working aggressively here.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong working Bong over with knees to the body.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wong as Bong tries to tie him up.
Bong is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Bong throws a head punch that misses.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong lands a good knee to the midsection. Bong won't want to take too many of those.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Bong's ribcage.
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!
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Bong is rocked!
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bong is still on wobbly legs! Can Wong finish him?
Wong has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bong - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Wong, and another! Bong is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sum Ting Wong!
Sum Ting Wong very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, The Bong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Obviously, my opponent is on the juice... I demand a full investigation into this travesty... This aggression WILL NOT stand!'.
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Event:
LEGACY! 78
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bong jabs Law to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Law as he avoids it easily.
Law lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Bong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Law's guard.
Law keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Law's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Law has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong chips away with some ground and pound.
Bong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bong has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Law controlling the position.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bong trying to control but Law is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Law is looking for a triangle but Bong pushes his legs off easily.
Law has momentary wrist control but Bong slips an elbow through the middle.
Law is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Law's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bong throwing strikes from guard but Law blocks nicely.
Law controls Bong momentarily but Bong frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bong misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Law counters with a shoot takedown. Bong fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Bong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Law has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bong slowing the pace effectively.
Bong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Law pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
Bong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Law sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Law drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bong sprawls and moves away.
Jackson Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.
Bong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bong is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bong is defended easily by Law.
Law lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3##TD2#
Bong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Bong keeps moving and retains side control.
Bong working away.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Law tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bong content just to control the position here.
Bong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bong prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Law tries to hold on but Bong pushes him away. #T4#
Law in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Law working to try and regain half guard.
Law is bucking up trying to escape but Bong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong landing shots from mount.
Bong lands with some strikes.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Law is working hard here to advance position.
Bong tries to control but Law wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong dominated that round.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bong tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Law tries to clinch there but Bong circles away.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Bong is just out of range.
Bong throws out a counter right but Law avoids it with no problem.
The Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Law tries to sprawl but Bong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bong moves nicely into side control.
Bong lands some shots froms side control.
Law sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Bong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Law has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong is trying to control. Law wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Law is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Law wants to improve his position but Bong is controlling well.
#T1#
Law desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bong lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Law defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bong is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bong throwing shots but Law is blocking nicely.
Law tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.
Bong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Bong there.
Bong trying to control the action but Law is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Bong.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Bong is very close to passing his half guard.
Bong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bong trying to control the action but Law is working from the bottom.
Law wants to improve his position but Bong is controlling well.
#T3#
Law trying to hold on to Bong's head to control him but Bong postures up.
Well, if Bong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bong throwing shots but Law is blocking nicely.
Law wants to improve his position but Bong is controlling well.
Bong winds up and cracks Law with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Law has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bong is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Law looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bong lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Law is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Law has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bong thows a huge punch but Law dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Bong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bong is thwarting Law's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bong is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
Law wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bong shoots in but no luck this time.
Law scores with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for Bong on that attempt.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bong as he avoids it easily.
Bong misses the shot to the body.
Law feinted with a counter takedown.
Bong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong.
Law lands a body shot.
Law jabs at Bong's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong. Law does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Law gets caught flat footed, as Bong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong scoring with some ground and pound.
Bong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bong tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Law is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bong is aware though and is defending well.
Bong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Law wants to control but Bong is keeping busy.
Law wants to improve his position but Bong is controlling well.
Law taking some punishment here, with Bong in his half guard.
Law moves into full guard.
Law 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.
Jackson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bong scoring with some ground and pound.
Law controls Bong momentarily but Bong frees himself.
Bong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Bong with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Law is looking for a triangle but Bong pushes his legs off easily.
The Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Bong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bong is working Law over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bong distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Bong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Law keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Law keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Law working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.
Bong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Law trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bong scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Bong clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Law looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Bong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bong lands a nice shot to the body.
Bong stalling against the cage.
Law pressing his opponent against the cage.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Bong avoids it by throwing Law back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Bong blocks a body shot from Law.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Bong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bong!
The Bong made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The only thing better than hearing my opponent's bones snap, was seeing the look on his wife's face when I did it...'.
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Event:
LEGACY! 71
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bong feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Bong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Bong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bong works his way back into a safe position though.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Bong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Diaz struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Bong is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Bong wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bong pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bong's back!
What can Bong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bong trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
What can Bong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bong tries to break free.
Bong wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free. #SUB#
Bong is having to fend off submission attempts from Diaz, who is looking to sink in the choke. Diaz doesn't have the hooks in though and Bong manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Bong postures up.
Bong is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Bong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is pressing down on Bong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bong defends easily.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Bong defends easily.
Diaz is trying to keep Bong in close.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bong is still trying to improve position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz pulls Bong in to control the position. #SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bong has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Bong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Bong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz prevents Bong from improving position.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz moves into full guard.
#T1#
Bong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but Bong manages to pass to mount!
Diaz wants to hold on but Bong pushes him away.
Diaz regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bong is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diaz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diaz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
A lull in the action here as Diaz stalls from top position.
Bong wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz controlling the position. #T3#
Bong prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bong regains half guard.#T4#
Diaz not doing much here.
#SUB#
Bong is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bong is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is thwarting Bong's attempts to control the position.
Diaz controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Bong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bong takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Bong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz controls Bong momentarily but Bong frees himself.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bong is aware though and is defending well.
Bong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T1#
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Bong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Diaz pulls Bong in close to his closed guard and prevents Bong from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Bong trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bong wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Bong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diaz has control of Bong's left arm, preventing Bong from doing any damage.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Bong wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Bong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz has control of Bong's left arm, preventing Bong from doing any damage.
The Bong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bong postures up.
Bong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bong trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Bong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Bong getting side control.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bong is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Bong is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bong is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Bong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fernando Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Bong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bong!
The Bong made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The only thing better than hearing my opponent's bones snap, was seeing the look on his wife's face when I did it...'.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Madness 7
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Shamkhalaev moves in looking to clinch but Bong pushes him off.#CL2#
Shamkhalaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bong, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bong wants a takedown.
Bong slows down the pace here.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow just above Bong 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like The Bong has been cut.
Nice elbow from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bongs head.
Shamkhalaev lands a damaging elbow.
Bong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
The Bong's cut is getting worse.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bong blocks the elbow strike.
Bong trying to control the position but instead, Shamkhalaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bong into the cage.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Bong avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
The Bong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Bong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shamkhalaev can't fight it off and eventually Bong manages to take the fight to the floor. Shamkhalaev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shamkhalaev can't keep his opponent in guard - Bong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bong controlling the action here.
Bong is pressing down on Shamkhalaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamkhalaev is holding on for now.
Bong wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bong wants to pass the guard but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Bong is working hard here to advance position.
Shamkhalaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bong prevents Shamkhalaev from standing back up.
Bong slows the pace down in half guard.
Bong wants to pass the guard but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Shamkhalaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shamkhalaev sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Bong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#ES2#
Shamkhalaev kicks Bong off and gets back to his feet.
Bong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shamkhalaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Bong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shamkhalaev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Shamkhalaev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and clinches.
Bong trying to control the position but instead, Shamkhalaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bong into the cage.
Bong is looking to control Shamkhalaev's arms but Shamkhalaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bong has his back to the cage.
Bong looking to slow down the pace here.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shot to the side of Bong's head.
Bong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamkhalaev lands a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Shamkhalaev has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Bong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shamkhalaev is trying to keep an underhook but Bong manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bong is trying to work for a kimura but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Bong wants to pass to mount but Shamkhalaev is defending the position.
Bong trying to control the action but Shamkhalaev is working from the bottom.
The Bong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Bong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shamkhalaev tries to kick Bong off but Bong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Bong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bong lands a big elbow.
Bong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong wants to control but Shamkhalaev has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Shamkhalaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bong is looking for a kimura but Shamkhalaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bong to get the leverage. #ES2#
Shamkhalaev kicks Bong off and gets back to his feet.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shamkhalaev moves into range and clinches up with Bong.
Come on Bong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stalling in the clinch from Bong.
Shamkhalaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shamkhalaev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bong tries to stall but Shamkhalaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bong taking a breather.
Bong trying to control the position but instead, Shamkhalaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bong into the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Bong.#CL2#
Shamkhalaev moves into range and clinches up with Bong.
Bong tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev manages to get underhooks.
Bong taking a breather.
Shamkhalaev avoiding damage as Bong throws knees to the body.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
Shamkhalaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bong dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside.
Bong trying to control the position but instead, Shamkhalaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bong into the cage.
Bong avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bong tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamkhalaev avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Bong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamkhalaev is keeping busy.
Bong misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
Jeez, The Bong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamkhalaev after a bit of a struggle.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Bong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The Bong spoke after the fight, saying 'Obviously, my opponent is on the juice... I demand a full investigation into this travesty... This aggression WILL NOT stand!'.
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