The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobrov Larionovich (ranked 2032 p4p, 93 weight class) and Miyazawa Muramasa (ranked 745 p4p, 32 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Larionovich
vs
Muramasa

164 cm
26
142 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

161 cm
26
143 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobrov Larionovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miyazawa Muramasa!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muramasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larionovich.
A swing and a miss from Larionovich.
Muramasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larionovich is fending him off so far but Muramasa persists. Nope, Larionovich circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Larionovich misses its intended target.
Larionovich looks to land a left hand but Muramasa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Muramasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muramasa throws a hook but Larionovich avoids it easily.
Muramasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larionovich misses with an uppercut.
Muramasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Larionovich. No joy for Muramasa on that attempt.

Muramasa gets caught flat footed, as Larionovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Muramasa working for a triangle but Larionovich defends it easily.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Muramasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Muramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larionovich defends it easily.
Muramasa keeping moving, preventing Larionovich from controlling successfully.
Muramasa has his hands on Larionovich's head, controlling the position.

Larionovich drops back looking for a leg! Muramasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muramasa manages to kick Larionovich off! Larionovich jumps back into Muramasa's guard.
Muramasa is trying to keep Larionovich in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larionovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muramasa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larionovich defends well.
Muramasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larionovich manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Larionovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Larionovich has his foot on Muramasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muramasa works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Larionovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Muramasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.

Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muramasa wants to pass to mount but Larionovich is defending the position.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa.

Muramasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larionovich has managed to free his arm - good work.

Muramasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobrov Larionovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Larionovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larionovich shoots in but no luck this time.

Larionovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muramasa's half guard.

Larionovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Muramasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Muramasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa has a hand on Larionovich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Larionovich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larionovich goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muramasa turns into him and now he's in Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Muramasa advances to half guard.

Muramasa is looking for a kimura but Larionovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muramasa to get the leverage.

Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily.

Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa.

Muramasa seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muramasa looking for a submission but Larionovich manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Larionovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larionovich trying to control the position.
Muramasa passes into half guard.
Bobrov Larionovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muramasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larionovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larionovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Muramasa.

Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily.

Muramasa is working for a submission of some sort.

Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larionovich trying to control but Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up.

Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miyazawa Muramasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Larionovich throws a right hand that misses

and Muramasa counters with a shoot takedown. Larionovich fights it but they end up in guard.

Muramasa drops back looking for a leg! Larionovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larionovich manages to kick Muramasa off! Muramasa jumps back into Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Larionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larionovich trying to control the position.

Muramasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larionovich trying to keep a closed guard but Muramasa is proving a slippery customer.

Larionovich working for a triangle but Muramasa defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larionovich moves away from the strike by Muramasa.
Muramasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larionovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Muramasa misses the target.

Larionovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muramasa napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muramasa tries to buck Larionovich off but Larionovich is having none of it.

Larionovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muramasa, who protects the arm well.
Muramasa is looking for a sweep.

Larionovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muramasa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larionovich but great work by Muramasa.
Larionovich tries to buck Muramasa off but Muramasa is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muramasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larionovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larionovich is working hard here to advance position.

Muramasa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Muramasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Muramasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larionovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muramasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazawa Muramasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muramasa 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!

Miyazawa Muramasa wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Miyazawa Muramasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kobi Shelton (ranked 826 p4p, 36 weight class) and Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1594 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Shelton
vs
Delisle

158 cm
26
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
144 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobi Shelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton misses the shot to the body.
Shelton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delisle.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Shelton throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Delisle wants to counter the offense by Shelton and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delisle was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelton.
Delisle leaves Shelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delisle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delisle sprawls and moves away.
Delisle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shelton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shelton looks to throw the jab but Delisle is out of range.
A cross from Shelton lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Delisle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shelton is trying to defend but Delisle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shelton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Delisle jumps into side control!

Delisle tries for a kimura but Shelton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle works to advance to full mount. Shelton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Delisle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shelton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelton won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Shelton throws a big elbow that misses.

Delisle is looking for a triangle but Shelton pushes his legs off easily.
Shelton works over Delisle with some ground and pound from guard.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelton throwing strikes but missing.

Delisle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shelton stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Shelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Delisle has wrist control.
Shelton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Delisle wants to control but Shelton postures up.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delisle is pressing down on Shelton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Delisle is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shelton rolls with it to try and escape but Delisle cranks on the arm and Shelton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vash Stampede (ranked 1241 p4p, 61 weight class) and Nick Gracie Jr (ranked 1171 p4p, 58 weight class). Stampede comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. Nick Gracie Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stampede
vs
Gracie Jr

176 cm
26
140 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

163 cm
26
141 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vash Stampede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Gracie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stampede wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stampede scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Stampede tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stampede manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stampede throwing a counter right hand but Gracie Jr manages to avoid it.
Stampede has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Stampede tests Gracie Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot.
Stampede rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Gracie Jr shoots in and bounces Stampede off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gracie Jr has gone for a leg lock! Stampede slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie Jr's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Stampede tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie Jr is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stampede stays in close to Gracie Jr's body and controls the position.
Stampede knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.

Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stampede is aware though and is defending well.

Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stampede doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie Jr is tightening it up a little... Stampede has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stampede reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stampede taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Gracie Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 143 p4p, 7 weight class) and Ricardo Rasgado (ranked 1953 p4p, 88 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bonifacio
vs
Rasgado

162 cm
26
142 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

171 cm
26
137 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Rasgado!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasgado lands a really nice looking cross but Bonifacio seems unphased.

Bonifacio gets a clinch.
Rasgado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasgado prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Rasgado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasgado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonifacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasgado. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasgado wants to clinch but Bonifacio slips to the side
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Rasgado.
Rasgado lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Rasgado ducked under it nicely.

Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasgado backwards.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Rasgado misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio works on Rasgado's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasgado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Rasgado blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Rasgado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasgado tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasgado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Rasgado.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Bonifacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Rasgado ducked under it nicely.
Rasgado looks to throw the jab but Bonifacio is out of range.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rasgado finds it's way through Bonifacio's defenses.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasgado misses the jab.
Rasgado throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
Rasgado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonifacio lands with a cross.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Rasgado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bonifacio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonifacio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasgado tries to clinch up.
Rasgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasgado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio.
Rasgado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonifacio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Rasgado rushes Bonifacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bonifacio manages to break the clinch.

Bonifacio tries to keep at a distance but Rasgado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rasgado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasgado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasgado blocks an uppercut.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bonifacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Rasgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rasgado finds it's way through Bonifacio's defenses.

Bonifacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rasgado tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Rasgado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasgado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
Rasgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rasgado.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Rasgado avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Rasgado tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio tries to work over Rasgado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio.
Rasgado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio presses Rasgado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rasgado or not.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Rasgado controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasgado.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado misses with some punches.
Rasgado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonifacio throws a looping overhand right but Rasgado ducks down to avoid it.
Rasgado ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio ducks right into an uppercut from Rasgado.
A big left from Rasgado misses.
Rasgado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio throwing a counter right hand but Rasgado manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasgado circles away.
Rasgado looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
Rasgado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonifacio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rasgado connects with a body shot that sends Bonifacio's belly button to the back.
Rasgado scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasgado.
A little feinted left hand from Bonifacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rasgado has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasgado.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Rasgado controls the action.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasgado backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Rasgado blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasgado backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasgado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Ricardo Rasgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio.
Rasgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasgado blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasgado.
A short right from Rasgado on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andres Bonifacio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!

Andres Bonifacio wins by unanimous decision!
Andres Bonifacio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.