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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. John Bonham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Bonham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Play paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonham swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Bonham.
Bonham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Karjala Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonham.
Bonham missing with a left hand there. Play was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Bonham.
Bonham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonham throws a series of punches but Play moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Play let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonham blocks the body kick.
Bonham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Play.
Bonham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Play throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonham counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Bonham is predictable there
and Play counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonham. Play does a little dance to reset his feet.
Play was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Play checks the leg kick.
Bonham looks to land a body kick but Play moved away.
Play ducks under a wild hook from Bonham.
Play was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Play. That's going to slow Bonham down.
Play misses with a low kick.
Bonham walks into a jab.
Bonham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Play counters with a straight right hand.
Bonham throws a jab when Play was well out of range.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Bonham swings widly with a right hand
and Play counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Play blocks a jab.
Bonham looks to throw the jab but Play is out of range.
Play let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonham tries to work over Play's front leg with a kick but Play checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play tried to score with a low kick but Bonham checks it.
Bonham lands a slapping body shot.
Bonham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Play.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John Bonham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonham looks to land a right hand but Play moved out of range.
Play lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Play moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonham tries to work over Play's front leg with a kick but Play checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Bonham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonham throws a right hand that misses
and Play counters with a good low kick that Bonham was not able to check.
Bonham throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bonham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bonham.
Play clinches.
Bonham works on Play's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonham.
A head punch on the inside from Bonham fails to land.
Play wants to stall.
Bonham throws a head punch that misses.
Bonham struggles to land a body shot inside as Play controls his hands.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Play controls the action.
Bonham avoiding damage.
Bonham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Play up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonham tries to work over Play's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Play takes a knee right on the jaw!
Play working aggressively here.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bonham fails to land.
Play tries to throw a body punch but Bonham avoids it by throwing Play back against the cage.
Bonham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Play working hard to break the clinch.
Bonham misses with a punch to the body.
Bonham misses with a punch on the inside.
Play makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham dominated that round.
That's time! Bonham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Play dodges the punch combination from Bonham.
Bonham slips under a jab from Play.
Bonham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
Bonham connects with a right hand. Play shakes it off.
Play throws a series of punches but Bonham moves out of range.
Play ducks under a wild hook from Bonham.
Play flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonham steps away.
Bonham misses with a body shot.
Play looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Play misses with a hook
and Bonham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Play does no damage.
Play throws a body punch but Bonham moves out of range.
Bonham throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Play fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonham manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play cracks a nice hook into Bonham's ribs.
Bonham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Play can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bonham.
Bonham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonham lands a head kick!
Bonham on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bonham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Play! But no joy.
Bonham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Play counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Play takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonham scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Bonham is predictable there
and Play counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Bonham slips under a jab from Play.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham lands a body shot.
John Bonham is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonham checks the leg kick.
Bonham feints and then cracks Play's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Play down.
Bonham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonham is looking to land body kicks.
Play looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
Play fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Play lands with a nice body punch.
Play has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Play there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonham wants to land a leg kick but Play is out of range.
Nice jab there from Bonham.
Play takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonham needs to keep his hands up - Play had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Play's head.
Bonham swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonham.
As Play looks to move away, Bonham throws a big counter combo bu Play just gets out of the way.
Play loads up on a big right hand but Bonham slips the punch.
Bonham throwing a counter right hand but Play manages to avoid it.
Play scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonham swings for the body but Play moves out of range.
Bonham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonham throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Bonham catches Play right on the button with a cross.
Play connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Play throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Play avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Play on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Play throws a looping overhand right but Bonham ducks down to avoid it.
Play works Bonham's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Play. Play obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Play is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonham with a body shot.
Play displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonham throws out the jab.
Play looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Bonham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Play lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bonham scores with a sloppy right hand. Play should have avoided that one.
Bonham misses with a kick to the body
enabling Play to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Play.
Bonham cracks Play with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Bonham will probably get the nod.
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!
Bonham fails to land with a series of punches.
Play misses with a body shot.
Bonham tries a low kick but Play avoids it.
Play replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bonham blocks it well.
Bonham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Play. Play circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Play gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bonham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Play misses with a head kick.
Play looks to throw a body kick
and Bonham counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Bonham does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonham throws a hook but Play blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Bonham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Play sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonham as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonham blocks the leg kick.
Bonham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Bonham.
Bonham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Play lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonham at a distance.
Play has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bonham tries to land a front kick but Play steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Play throws a jab when Bonham was well out of range.
Bonham doesn't manage to clinch there - Play circles away.
A swing and a miss from Play.
Bonham thows a leg kick but Play checks it
and Play counters with a straight right hand.
Play misses with a body shot.
Play fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham cracks Play with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Play takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Play throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Play lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonham looks to land a right hand but Play moved out of range.
Bonham looks to land a right hand but Play moved out of range.
Bonham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Play stuns Bonham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonham looks to land a body kick but Play moved away.
Bonham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Play misses with a double jab
and Bonham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Play avoids the body shot from Bonham.
Play checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Play scores with a decent looking hook.
Play takes a swing at Bonham's ribcage but misses.
John Bonham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Play misses with a head kick.
Play moves out of range as Bonham strikes.
Play feints a counter leg kick.
Bonham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonham lands with a straight right. Play didn't see that one coming.
Bonham tests Play's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Foul Play has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Play throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonham cracks the inside of Play's front leg.
Bonham delivers a nice body kick.
Bonham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Play is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonham throws a jab when Play was well out of range.
Bonham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Play.
Bonham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Bonham.
Play moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bonham checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bonham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bonham!
John Bonham gave a mention to Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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