PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and barry bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Pena
vs
bonds

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Red Light Clothing ►SlaughterHouse!!!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, barry bonds!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from bonds lands but Pena takes it in his stride.
Pena looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

bonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

bonds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Juan Pena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

bonds clinches with his opponent.

bonds turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pena tries to buck bonds off but bonds is having none of it.
bonds is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pena will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
bonds creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pena sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pena tries to bench press bonds off him but bonds keeps the position.
Pena is being controlled here.
bonds trying to control the position but Pena is working away.
Pena tries to buck bonds off but bonds is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
bonds scores with a one two! Pena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
bonds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

bonds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

bonds stands up out of the half guard.
bonds lands a head kick. Pena smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

bonds gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

bonds gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pena looking to hit a scissor sweep but bonds is one step ahead there.
Pena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
bonds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
bonds wants to get up but he can't break Pena's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pena looking for a guillotine here but bonds defends easily.
bonds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pena is proving hard to escape from.
Pena working a defensive guard here.
Pena wants to sweep here but bonds controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from bonds.
bonds throws a nice outside leg kick.

bonds scores a takedown into full mount!
Pena really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pena is squirming around, avoiding bonds's attempts to control the action.
bonds controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pena can't escape the position.
bonds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
bonds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pena is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
bonds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
bonds tries to control but Pena wriggling away.
bonds controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bonds landing strikes from the mount and Pena is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

barry bonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

bonds lands a body shot.
Pena with a poor takedown
and bonds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
bonds scores with a jab to the head.

bonds has closed the distance and engaged Pena in a clinch.
Pena tries to score a body lock takedown but bonds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

bonds manages to pull guard.
bonds looking for a sweep. Not yet bonds, not yet.
bonds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
bonds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pena!
bonds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pena wants to hold on but bonds pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bonds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
bonds looking to finish with strikes here!
Pena in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pena wants to hold on but bonds pushes him away.
bonds controlling from the full mount.
Pena is squirming around, avoiding bonds's attempts to control the action.
bonds controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bonds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pena hang on?
Pena tries to hold on but bonds postures up.
Pena working to try and regain half guard.
bonds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
bonds looking to control and managing it successfully.
bonds looking to finish Pena with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pena!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bonds lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pena tries to hold on but bonds pushes him away.
bonds controlling the position easily from mount.
bonds avoids the attempt from Pena to control.
bonds looking to control but Pena is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
bonds working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
bonds avoids the attempt from Pena to control.
Pena has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of bonds's lack of action.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pena blocks a head kick by bonds.
Pena looks to clinch
and bonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bonds shoots in and drives through. Pena sprawls well.
bonds tries for a takedown but Pena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pena with a lazy takedown attempt

and bonds moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

barry bonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from bonds.

bonds closes the distance and clinches.
Pena wants to break the clinch but can't.

bonds turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
bonds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
bonds controlling the position from side mount.
Pena prevents bonds from moving into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

bonds stands up.
bonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

bonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
barry bonds has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena is desperately trying to improve his position but bonds has a good base and remains in mount.
bonds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
bonds wants to control the pace but Pena is squirming around nicely.
Pena is in all sorts of trouble here.
bonds trying to control but Pena is having none of it.
bonds prevents Pena from getting the reversal.

That's two 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.
bonds trying to control but Pena is having none of it.
Pena is wriggling around trying to escape.
bonds wants to control the pace but Pena is squirming around nicely.
bonds working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pena wants to hold on but bonds pushes him away.
Pena can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pena is working to get back to half guard.
bonds controlling the pace for now.
Pena tries to lock up and control but bonds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
bonds tries to control but Pena wriggling away.
Pena is looking to improve his position but bonds isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

bonds jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pena is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pena and bonds has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
bonds has knee on belly and moves into mount.
bonds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juan Pena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
barry bonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pena is desperately trying to improve his position but bonds has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
barry bonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well bonds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... barry bonds!