PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam has chosen Right Above it as his entrance music. Jon Bohnam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magnum
vs
Bohnam

173 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Magnum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam moves to clinch but Magnum breaks away
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bohnam tries to clinch up.
Magnum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magnum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jon Bohnam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohnam is looking to clinch.
Bohnam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magnum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bohnam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bohnam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magnum counters with a good low kick that Bohnam was not able to check.
Bohnam wants to clinch up but Magnum keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohnam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bohnam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magnum.
Bohnam moves out of range as Magnum strikes.
Bohnam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bohnam moves to clinch but Magnum breaks away
and Bohnam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Magnum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bohnam's guard now.
Magnum cracks Bohnam with a solid left hand.
Bohnam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bohnam wants to stand and escape but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magnum is looking to work some ground and pound but Bohnam has wrist control.
Magnum prevents Bohnam from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Bohnam keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bohnam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
Magnum thows a big elbow that misses.
Magnum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnum stops Bohnam from standing up.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.

Bohnam kicks Magnum off and gets to his feet.
Bohnam looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohnam.
Bohnam looks to clinch

and Magnum counters with a shoot takedown. Bohnam fights it but they end up in guard.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum throwing strikes from guard but Bohnam blocks nicely.
Magnum scoring with some ground and pound.
Magnum throws a big right hand that misses.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
Magnum connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Bohnam is keeping the position.
Bohnam is looking to stand up but Magnum isn't so interested in that idea.
Magnum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magnum tries to free his leg and advance position but Bohnam is retaining full guard.
Magnum throws a strike but Bohnam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohnam throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bohnam closes the distance but Magnum moves to the side
and Magnum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magnum counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Bohnam misses.
Bohnam tries to clinch up
and Magnum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magnum throws a leg kick that misses.
Bohnam slaps away a takedown attempt from Magnum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bohnam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnum circles away quickly and effectively.
Bohnam tries to clinch up.
Bohnam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magnum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bohnam wants to clinch but Magnum slips to the side
and Magnum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magnum misses with a body shot.

Bohnam pushes Magnum up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bohnam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bohnam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnum is trying to push Bohnam away but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bohnam misses with the head strike.
Bohnam misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Magnum.
Bohnam swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnum blocks an uppercut.
Bohnam throws an elbow that misses.
Bohnam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bohnam throws an elbow that misses.
Bohnam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohnam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohnam has a couple of punches blocked by Magnum.
Magnum stalling.

That's two 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.
Bohnam can't find room to land a body shot as Magnum controls the action.

Magnum has Bohnam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magnum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bohnam tumbling to the mat - Magnum dives into Bohnam's guard.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bohnam keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.
Bohnam wants to stand up but Magnum is controlling him.
Magnum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bohnam is looking to stand up but Magnum isn't so interested in that idea.
Bohnam is breathing heavily.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnum throws and elbow that misses. Bohnam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magnum's guard. Nice move by Bohnam!
Bohnam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.

Magnum pushes Bohnam off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bohnam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bohnam throws a right hand that misses

and Magnum counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magnum.
Magnum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bohnam has momentary wrist control but Magnum slips an elbow through the middle.
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Magnum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magnum keeps the fight on the outside.
Magnum shoots in but Bohnam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bohnam looks to clinch
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bohnam tries to clinch there but Magnum circles away.
Bohnam looks to clinch

and Magnum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bohnam's guard now.
Bohnam wants to stand up but Magnum is controlling him.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Micah Magnum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Magnum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bohnam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magnum has Bohnam in his guard.
Bohnam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnum working over Bohnam with some ground and pound. Bohnam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bohnam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magnum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bohnam looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohnam's head.
Magnum with the ground and pound but Bohnam uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Bohnam pushes Magnum off and gets back to his feet.
Magnum fails with a takedown attempt.
Bohnam moves to clinch but Magnum breaks away

and Magnum counters with a single leg into guard. Bohnam didn't expect that.
Magnum cracks Bohnam with a solid left hand.
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!
Magnum throws a strike but Bohnam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam stopping the sweep attempt from Magnum.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bohnam on the ground.
Bohnam postures up.
Bohnam is looking to stand up but Magnum won't let him.

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.
Magnum has control of Bohnam's left arm, preventing Bohnam from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bohnam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bohnam won't allow Magnum to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Micah Magnum.
Bohnam misses with a head kick.
Bohnam tries to clinch up but Magnum circles away and keeps his distance.
Bohnam tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Magnum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Magnum clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bohnam tries to clinch

and Magnum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bohnam won't be happy with that.
Bohnam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bohnam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magnum.
Bohnam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magnum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magnum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bohnam works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Magnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohnam's head.
Magnum trying to mount his opponent but Bohnam defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bohnam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Magnum wants to work for an arm triangle but Bohnam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Magnum there.
Magnum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magnum misses with a head shot. Bohnam uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magnum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnum is in close to Bohnam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnum tries to free his leg and advance position but Bohnam is retaining full guard.
Bohnam wants to stand and escape but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bohnam keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum lands a couple of digs.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Bohnam is keeping the position.
Magnum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bohnam can do to turn this around?
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.
Bohnam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magnum is controlling him.

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.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnum throwing strikes from guard but Bohnam blocks nicely.
Magnum won't allow Bohnam to get back to his feet.
Magnum thows a big elbow that misses.
Magnum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bohnam's head.
Magnum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bohnam's head.
Magnum thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Magnum had his way with Jon Bohnam in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Magnum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohnam moves away.
Magnum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bohnam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bohnam clinches up with Magnum and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Magnum.
Magnum wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohnam.
Bohnam throws a head punch that misses.
Bohnam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bohnam is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohnam swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bohnam.
Magnum blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam misses with an elbow strike.
Magnum wants to break free but Bohnam has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnum.
Magnum blocks an elbow strike.

Magnum gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bohnam wants to get back to his feet.
Bohnam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnum throwing shots but Bohnam is blocking nicely.
Magnum thows a huge punch but Bohnam dodges it nicely.
Bohnam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magnum.
Bohnam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bohnam is trying to stand back up but Magnum is controlling him
Jon Bohnam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Magnum.
Magnum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bohnam defending well though.

Magnum is trying to work for a kimura but Bohnam is defending well.
Magnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohnam's head.
Bohnam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magnum.
Magnum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Bohnam kicks off Magnum and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Magnum misses.
Magnum fails to land the takedown.
Bohnam tries to clinch up

and Magnum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bohnam!
Bohnam is trying to stand.
Magnum unloads with some shots from mount but Bohnam bucks and avoids them well.
Magnum unloads with some shots from mount but Bohnam bucks and avoids them well.
Magnum landing strikes from the mount and Bohnam is in trouble!
Magnum looking to ground and pound but Bohnam is blocking nicely.
Bohnam blocking the ground and pound.
Bohnam is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum with the ground and pound from mount.

Magnum is working for a guillotine from mount but Bohnam frees his head quite easily.
You get the feeling that Bohnam really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Magnum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magnum throwing strikes here but Bohnam is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Magnum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Magnum is landing with some decent strikes but Bohnam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magnum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Magnum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnum, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Magnum!
Micah Magnum retains his lightweight title!