PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dubonet
vs
Equinox

185 cm
44
150 lbs
36 - 26 - 2

172 cm
45
147 lbs
56 - 29 - 1

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 56 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet misses with a leg kick
and Dubonet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dubonet wants to clinch but Equinox slips to the side
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
Dubonet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dubonet scores with a punch to the head.
Equinox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Equinox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Equinox moves out of range.
We've been informed that Equinox has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dubonet moves into the clinch.
Equinox tries to stall but Dubonet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet is trying to force a seperation but Equinox has the dominant position.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubonet lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Equinox.
Dubonet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubonet has had enough of the clinch but Equinox keeps him there for the moment.
Dubonet lands a body punch in the clinch.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubonet can't find room to land a body shot as Equinox controls the action.
Dubonet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubonet throws a head punch that misses.
Dubonet lands with a left to the head.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Dubonet wants to get back to striking at distance but Equinox won't allow it.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubonets head.
Dubonet wants to break free but Equinox has control.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Dubonet lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubonet misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubonet controls his hands.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Dubonet.
A short body shot lands from Equinox as the two fighters clinch.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubonet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Equinox is working Dubonet over against the cage.
Dubonet swings wildly with an uppercut but Equinox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Dubonet blocking some punches.
Dubonet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubonet slowing the pace effectively.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dubonet lands a left hand.
Dubonet prevents a body shot from Equinox.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.

Dubonet breaks the clinch.
Equinox tries to clinch but Dubonet moves away
and Dubonet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Dubonet's head coaches at Sanitarium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dubonet checks a leg kick.
Dubonet tries to clinch up but Equinox circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox is looking for the big counter here.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Equinox circles away quickly and effectively.
Equinox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dubonet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Equinox momentarily.

Dubonet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dubonet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet lands a body shot in the clinch.

Dubonet breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch but Equinox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dubonet throws a lazy head kick
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubonet, right into the meat.
Equinox connects with a nice looking jab.
Dubonet darts in trying to clinch
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubonet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubonet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dubonet closes the distance looking to clinch
and Equinox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Equinox dominated that 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.

Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Dubonet.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dubonet - that will leave a mark!

Dubonet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Equinox, pushing him back against the cage.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Dubonet avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dubonet.
Equinox lands with a short shot to the head.
Dubonet misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox digs a right hand into Dubonet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dubonet's gas tank.
Equinox stalling in the clinch.
Equinox blocks an uppercut.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Equinox lands a body punch.
Dubonet lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Dubonet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubonet tries to clinch up.
Dubonet is looking to clinch but Equinox is avoiding it.
Dubonet blocks a jab.
Dubonet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dubonet throws a body kick that misses
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dubonet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dubonet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Equinox counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Dubonet is rocked!
Dubonet tries to clinch up but Equinox circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dubonet.

Dubonet clinches with his opponent.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox blocks a body shot from Dubonet.
Equinox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dubonet up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubonet misses with some punches.
Dubonet tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Dubonet back against the cage.
Equinox leaning his opponent against the cage.

Dubonet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dubonet checks a leg kick nicely.
Dubonet doesn't manage to clinch there - Equinox circles away.
Equinox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Equinox pushes Dubonet up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with some punches.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox has him pressed against the cage.
Equinox misses with the head strike.

Dubonet breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Dubonet catches Equinox right on the button with a cross.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Equinox checks the leg kick.
A combination from Dubonet does no damage.
Equinox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Equinox does it's job there.
Dubonet wants to clinch.
Equinox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equinox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dubonet throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Equinox misses.
Equinox tries to land a front kick but Dubonet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Equinox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Equinox tries to land a front kick but Dubonet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Equinox rushes Dubonet and presses him up against the cage.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubonet wants to break free but Equinox has control.
Equinox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dubonet's efforts to push away.

Dubonet manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Equinox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dubonet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Equinox counters with a series of strikes. Dubonet will be more careful next time no doubt.

Dubonet pushes Equinox up against the cage in a clinch.
Dubonet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid it.

Dubonet breaks the clinch.
Dubonet darts in trying to clinch
and Equinox counters with a nice uppercut.
Dubonet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Equinox moves into the clinch.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubonet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Dubonet blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Dubonet lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Equinox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Equinox tries a body shot but Dubonet blocks it.
Dubonet lands a shot to the body.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Equinox has him pinned against the cage.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet wants to get back to striking at distance but Equinox won't allow it.
Dubonet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Equinox.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Dubonet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox has Dubonet pushed against the cage.
Dubonet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Dubonet.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.

Dubonet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubonet is looking to score with low kicks.
Equinox lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dubonet.
Dubonet is looking to clinch.
Equinox wants to counter the offense by Dubonet and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Equinox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Equinox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dubonet blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dubonet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Equinox blocks an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dubonet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Equinox misses with a looping left.
Equinox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dubonet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dubonet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Equinox's sensitive parts.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubonet throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Equinox really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dubonet misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Dubonet misses

and Equinox moves into the clinch.
Equinox has Dubonet pressed against the cage, preventing Dubonet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Equinox is trying to stall.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Equinox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.
Dubonet throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Equinox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubonet's elbow.
Dubonet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Equinox 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.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Equinox has Dubonet pressed against the cage, preventing Dubonet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Dubonet wants to break free but Equinox has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dubonet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Equinox has him pinned against the cage.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Equinox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Equinox pushes Dubonet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Equinox lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Equinox.

Dubonet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubonet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet moves out of range as Equinox throws a body kick.
Dubonet throws a quick counter head kick but Equinox was just out of range.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Equinox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubonet wants to clinch but Equinox slips to the side
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
Dubonet throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dubonet.
Equinox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox misses with a right hand
and Dubonet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dubonet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Equinox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dubonet throws a shot from downtown. Equinox moves away and avoids it.
Equinox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dubonet tries to clinch up but Equinox circles away and keeps his distance.
Equinox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubonet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Equinox throws a body shot but no joy.
John Equinox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Equinox lands a right hook to the body.
Equinox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dubonet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Equinox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Equinox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubonet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dubonet lands a nice looking kick to the body. Equinox takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Equinox.
Dubonet fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dubonet rushes Equinox and presses him up against the cage.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dubonet lands a nice uppercut.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox is controlling him.
Dubonet blocks an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Dubonet back against the cage.
Equinox lands an uppercut.
Dubonet tries to circle away but Equinox has him pinned against the cage.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox tries a body shot but Dubonet blocks it.
Equinox is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet is trying to stall.
Equinox trying to stall but Dubonet improves his position.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubonet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Equinox dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Dubonet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Equinox misses with a hook.
Equinox thuds his right hand into Dubonet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Equinox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dubonet backs up against the cage.
Oh Dubonet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dubonet doesn't manage to clinch there - Equinox circles away.
Equinox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Equinox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Equinox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Equinox misses with a lunging right hand
and Dubonet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dubonet seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Equinox.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
Dubonet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dubonet looks to clinch
and Equinox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet tries to move into range but Equinox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Equinox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dubonet throws the left hand but Equinox avoids the punch easily.
Dubonet wants to clinch.

Equinox closes the distance and pushes Dubonet back into the cage.
Dubonet tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Dubonet back against the cage.
Equinox lands a body shot.
Equinox lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Equinox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Equinox.
Dubonet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Dubonet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubonet.
Equinox is leaning against Dubonet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Equinox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dubonet is trying to break the clinch but Equinox is controlling him.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Equinox.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubonet backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubonet working hard to break the clinch.
Dubonet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dubonet takes a shot to the head.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubonet.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
A right hook to the body lands for Dubonet.
Equinox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dubonet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Dubonet breaks from the clinch.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch but Equinox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Equinox blocks a low kick nicely.
Equinox swats away the attempt to clinch by Dubonet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a leg kick
and Equinox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Equinox avoids a kick to the body.
Dubonet tries to clinch but Equinox moves out of range.
Francois Dubonet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Equinox keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Equinox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dubonet slips under a jab.
Dubonet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Equinox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dubonet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Equinox circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet throws a head kick but Equinox moves out of range.
Equinox misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Equinox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Equinox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Equinox!
John Equinox is the new featherweight champion!
John Equinox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.