PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yaden Dhargey (ranked 977 p4p, 1507 weight class) and BIshop Bonesteel (ranked 133 p4p, 202 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dhargey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gyallu - Anthem of Tibet. BIshop Bonesteel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yaden Dhargey's chin.

Dhargey
vs
Bonesteel

180 cm
20
155
5 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
155
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yaden Dhargey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BIshop Bonesteel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonesteel.
Dhargey closes the distance and clinches up with Bonesteel, looking for a takedown. Dhargey pushes Bonesteel against the cage but Bonesteel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonesteel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Dhargey shoots in and bounces Bonesteel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Bonesteel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dhargey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bonesteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dhargey defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhargey trying to move into half guard but instead Bonesteel has managed to sweep!

Bonesteel wanted to stand there but Dhargey had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dhargey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dhargey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonesteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonesteel wants to pass the guard but Dhargey is keeping the position.

Dhargey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dhargey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dhargey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonesteel is aware though and is defending well.
Dhargey keeping moving, preventing Bonesteel from controlling successfully.
Bonesteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dhargey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bonesteel stacks Dhargey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bonesteel!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey prevents Bonesteel from moving into mount.
Dhargey is trying to get back to half guard.
Dhargey struggling a bit here.
Dhargey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dhargey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonesteel's best efforts.

Dhargey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonesteel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dhargey is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BIshop Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bonesteel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dhargey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonesteel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhargey somewhat.
Dhargey backing away here, and Bonesteel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dhargey fails to land the takedown.
Bonesteel lands with an uppercut that bounces Dhargey off the cage and back into range.
Bonesteel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dhargey is out of range and Bonesteel settles back down.
Dhargey tries to clinch but Bonesteel is having none of it.
Dhargey tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dhargey shoots in and gets a takedown into Bonesteel's guard.

Bonesteel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dhargey works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey stops Bonesteel from getting back to his feet.
Bonesteel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dhargey manages to mount him!
Bonesteel is squirming around, avoiding Dhargey's attempts to control the action.
Bonesteel wants to control but Dhargey is having none of it.
Dhargey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonesteel is looking to escape.

Dhargey wants to finish this one by submission but Bonesteel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dhargey.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel has given up his back.
Bonesteel wants to control his opponent's hands but Dhargey gets his hands free.

Bonesteel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonesteel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaden Dhargey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bonesteel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhargey.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonesteel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonesteel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dhargey is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Dhargey with that takedown attempt.
Bonesteel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dhargey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaden Dhargey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dhargey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonesteel to the ground. Dhargey is now in Bonesteel's guard.
Bonesteel is looking to stand back up but Dhargey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bonesteel.

Dhargey is looking to advance position but Bonesteel won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bonesteel is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhargey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey wants to take a breather but Bonesteel is having none of it.

Bonesteel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dhargey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dhargey trying to control the pace.

Dhargey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two 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.

Dhargey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonesteel is just riding it out for now. Dhargey eventually gives up the hold.
Dhargey trying to mount his opponent but Bonesteel defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yaden Dhargey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bonesteel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonesteel throws a leg kick that misses.
Bonesteel lands with a nice body punch.
Dhargey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonesteel circles away.
Bonesteel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dhargey fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonesteel throws a jab when Dhargey was well out of range.
Bonesteel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bonesteel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dhargey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonesteel to the ground. Dhargey is now in Bonesteel's guard.

Bonesteel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dhargey defends well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonesteel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dhargey has passed into half guard!

Dhargey seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonesteel is looking to escape.

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.
Dhargey is thwarting Bonesteel's attempts to control the position.

Bonesteel actively working from the bottom here.
Dhargey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Bonesteel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonesteel is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIshop Bonesteel dominated that fourth round.
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!

Dhargey blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Bonesteel is predictable there

so Dhargey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yaden Dhargey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dhargey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonesteel 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.
Bonesteel pushes Dhargey off looking to stand but Dhargey dives back in and keeps control.
Dhargey is looking to take a break and control but Bonesteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bonesteel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dhargey seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel is looking to control Dhargey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonesteel avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bonesteel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonesteel is trying is best to control the position here.
Dhargey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Dhargey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonesteel sees it coming and defends easily.
Bonesteel is trying to stand up here but Dhargey is controlling him well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Decent striking displayed by Bonesteel there.
Dhargey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonesteel's waist but Bonesteel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dhargey off to one side.
BIshop Bonesteel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey misses with a takedown
and Bonesteel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonesteel scores with a leg kick.

Dhargey clinches up with Bonesteel and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonesteel cracks Dhargey with a nice body shot.

Bonesteel breaks the clinch.
Dhargey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Bonesteel finds it's target.
Bonesteel connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonesteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhargey.
Dhargey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonesteel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhargey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dhargey wants to clinch up but Bonesteel keeps it at a distance.
Bonesteel misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Dhargey.

And that's the end of the fight!
BIshop Bonesteel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonesteel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel is the new lightweight champion!
BIshop Bonesteel thanked the fans post fight for their support.