PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bonezzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonezzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skillet - Monster. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Bonezzi

197 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, LJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bonezzi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonezzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Bonezzi feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Bonezzi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonezzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonezzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonezzi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonezzi is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Bonezzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bonezzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.

Bonezzi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonezzi to get the leverage.
Bonezzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is not content to let Bonezzi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones has hold of Bonezzi's hands but Bonezzi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bonezzi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonezzi is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonezzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bonezzi wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonezzi is working away from the top position though.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonezzi from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bonezzi connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Bonezzi trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Bonezzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bonezzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonezzi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonezzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonezzi is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones cracks Bonezzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Jon Bonezzi has been cut.
Bonezzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Bonezzi fails with a takedown attempt.
LJ Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonezzi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones misses with a hook.
Bonezzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Bonezzi moves out of range.
Bonezzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bonezzi sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Bonezzi trying to control from the bottom.

Bonezzi looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonezzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bonezzi gets back to full guard.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.

Bonezzi working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bonezzi looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

Bonezzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonezzi on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bonezzi has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
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 LJ Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Bonezzi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bonezzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonezzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones misses with a takedown

so Bonezzi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bonezzi distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonezzi being controlled here momentarily.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonezzi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonezzi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones has Bonezzi pulled in close to control his posture.
Bonezzi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a decent punch to the body there.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bonezzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jon Bonezzi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonezzi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Jones forces Bonezzi back against the cage and clinches.
Bonezzi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones is looking to control Bonezzi's arms but Bonezzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.

That's two 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.

Bonezzi pulls Jones into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonezzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonezzi 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.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to stand up but Bonezzi won't let him.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bonezzi is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Bonezzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones trying to control but Bonezzi is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand but Bonezzi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonezzi shoots in but no luck this time.
LJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bonezzi.

Bonezzi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonezzi wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bonezzi scoring with punches from side control.
Jones pushes Bonezzi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bonezzi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bonezzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Bonezzi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones is trying to control Bonezzi's posture but Bonezzi avoids it.
Bonezzi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonezzi moves away.

Bonezzi drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bonezzi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones throws a hook but Bonezzi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bonezzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Bonezzi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonezzi manages to avoid it.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bonezzi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to stand up but Bonezzi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonezzi passes into half guard.
Bonezzi is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Bonezzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones is in a horrible position here. Bonezzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bonezzi breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bonezzi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bonezzi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones can't escape the position.
Bonezzi with the ground and pound from mount.
Bonezzi working Jones over with strikes here.
Bonezzi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
A nice elbow there by Bonezzi.
Bonezzi wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bonezzi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bonezzi with the ground and pound from mount.
Bonezzi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Bonezzi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonezzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonezzi working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones tries to buck Bonezzi off but he can't manage it.
Bonezzi dominating with strikes here.
Bonezzi working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonezzi landing shots from mount.
Jones wants to control but Bonezzi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bonezzi looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bonezzi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonezzi has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonezzi lands a nice shot to the head.
Bonezzi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonezzi is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bonezzi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bonezzi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bonezzi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bonezzi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonezzi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bonezzi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bonezzi lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonezzi trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Bonezzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonezzi 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bonezzi!